Bonsai People

Review: Bonsai People: Celebrating the Work of Muhammad Yunus

John Wellington Ennis | Posted 04.17.2012

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John Wellington Ennis

In a destitute country facing famine, natural disasters, and a beleaguered government, Muhammad Yunus saw an opportunity to help people one by one, and built an organization of others helping poor people help themselves

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Helping Women Help Themselves Around the World With Micro-Credit: Grameen Bank in Action

Mitchell J. Rabin | Posted 11.26.2011

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Mitchell J. Rabin

I had the unique opportunity to meet Dr. Muhammad Yunus last week in NYC after the screening of a film called Bonsai People directed by Holly Mosher.

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With Bonsai People, a Closer Look at the Work of Muhammad Yunus

John Wellington Ennis | Posted 11.21.2011

Read More: Yunus, Grameen Bank, United Nations, Nobel Peace Prize, United States, Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, New York, Grameen Bank Documentary, Bonsai People, Bonsai People Documentary, World News
John Wellington Ennis

Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the Grameen Bank, which started out by offering small loans to Bangladesh's poor women to help encourage self-enterprise and foster community development.

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