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Grameen Foundation news releases

Oikocredit Case Study Highlights Success of Progress Out of Poverty Index
Highlights GF's work in developing training programs for Oikocredit partner microfinance institutions in the Philippines and Peru
2008-11-19

Grameen Foundation 2008 Awards Celebrate Leading Global Poverty Fighters
Discussion will also Examine Impact of Financial Crisis on World's Poor
2008-11-12

Grameen-Jameel and Blue Orchard to Host Arab Microfinance Investment Symposium
First forum being held in Dubai to bring together investors and MFIs
2008-11-07

The Results are in…
GF President and CEO Alex Counts, and GF staff member Lian Carl faced off in competing marathons to raise money for poor women around the world.
2008-10-27

GF and American Red Cross Expand Partnership in Indonesia
Creating new economic opportunities in tsunami-affected communities of Aceh
2008-10-13

Help GF Run Poverty out of Town
GF President and CEO Alex Counts is training for a marathon this fall to Run Poverty out of Town, collecting contributions for Grameen Foundation as he trains.
2008-10-01

Grameen Companies Launch New Microfinance and Healthcare Initiatives
Focused on building microfinance across Latin America and enhancing healthcare in developing countries
2008-09-30

Grameen Foundation and Consumer Protection

2008-09-25

GF and Schwab Charitable Announce Innovative Microfinance Guarantee Program
Allows Schwab Charitable donors to support GF’s work
2008-09-24

World Poverty Day Is a Chance to Take Action to Defeat Poverty

2008-09-01





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