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Prof. Muhammad Yunus felicitated in Manila on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of receiving the “Ramon Magsaysay” Award.
Yunus Centre Press Release – 03 July 2024 This was made a part of the 65th Anniversary of the Magsaysay Award itself. The event honored the Filipino awardees of the Magsaysay prize in the presence of the diplomatic community. Susanna B Afan President of the Foundation in her introductory speech mentioned how the Magsaysay Award given to Professor Yunus in 1984 was the first international honors he received, and more than 20 years before the Nobel Peace Prize. She stated how...
The 14th Social Business Day 2024 kicks off in Manila, Philippines
Yunus Centre Press Release - 27 June 2024 The 14th Social Business Day 2024, hosted by Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and organized by Yunus Centre is being held in Manila from June 27-28, 2024 at the SMX Aura Convention Center in Philippines. This year’s theme is “Social business- An Exit route from the current self-destructive civilization”. Additionally, on June 29, 2024, the Academia Dialogue and the 3ZERO Club Convention will be hosted as well. Soc...
Celebrating a Decade of Impact: The GENKI Program of Grameen Euglena Marks Its 10th Anniversary
Press Release - 06 June 2024 Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 28, 2024 — Euglena Co., Ltd. proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of the GENKI Program, an initiative of Grameen Euglena a joint venture between Euglena Co., Ltd. of Japan and Grameen Krishi foundation, dedicated to improving the nutritional wellbeing of children in Bangladesh. The event, held at Telecom Bhaban, Mirpur-1, Dhaka, brought together esteemed partners, children, and distinguished guests to commemorate this significant ...
Grameen America Plans to Invest $40 Billion For Underserved Women of USA In Next Ten Years
Yunus Centre Press Release – May 28, 2024On May 20, 2024, Grameen America Inc. (GAI), the fastest-growing nonprofit microfinance organization in the United States of America, announced the opening of its new branch in Phoenix, Arizona, with significant philanthropic support from the Wells Fargo Foundation. To expand access to affordable capital for women entrepreneurs, Wells Fargo made a $3.25 million grant over three years to help Grameen America expand its operations to Phoenix and...
Yunus on European Social Business Tour: Explaining Autonomous Intelligence, Social Procurement, Nobin Entrepreneurs & Paris Olympics
Yunus Centre Press Release – May 19, 2024 Nobel laureate Professor Yunus was hosted by the Fondazione Milano Cortina, which organized an event titled "Meet the Partners," with the well-known global brands supporting the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. The purpose of the meeting was for Professor Yunus to explain the objectives and contents of the Social Olympics to the partners and answer their questions so that they can prepare their participation to suit the overall social obje...
Yunus Meets President of Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella
Yunus Centre Press Release – May 16, 2024On May 11, 2024, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus had an audience with the President of Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella at the Presidential Palace along with his fellow Nobel Peace Prizes Laureates from the World Human Fraternity.They discussed the outlines of the Peace Declaration formulated at the Peace Round Table earlier along with other global challenges facing humanity today.Caption for photo 1: Professor Yunus with President of Ital...
Yunus Meets Pope Francis: urges immediate action on Palestine and all conflicts across the world
Yunus Centre Press Release – May 15, 2024Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus met with the Pope and discussed global challenges at the Vatican City on May 11, 2024. Professor Yunus was the co-chair of the Peace Round Table of the second World Meeting on Human Fraternity.Part of the official transcript of the declaration reads as follows:"We reject war: Let diplomacy prevail over arms. We want Peace!We, the individuals and non-governmental organizations participants of the second World M...
Professor Yunus in talks with the Italian Minister of Youth and Sports to discuss social procurement in sports in partnership with Yunus Sports Hub.
Yunus Centre Press Release – May 13, 2024 rofessor Yunus was received by the Minister of Youth and Sports of Italy Mr. Andrea Abodi at his office in Rome to discuss the preparation of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.Yunus's global organization Yunus Sports Hub is partnering with the Olympic Organizing Committee in bringing a social business dimension to the Milan Cortino Winter Olympics 2026. Chairman of the Olympic Committee of Italy Mr. Giovanni Malagò and high sports ...
Nobel Laureate Professor Yunus Discusses Social Business Olympics in Paris.
Yunus Centre Press Release - 02 April 2024 Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus embarked on a series of impactful engagements across France from March 20th to March 22nd, where he shared his visionary insights on microcredit, the power of sport in combating poverty, and the role of social business in shaping Paris Olympics 2024. On March 21, Professor Yunus was invited by BNP Paribas, Europe's largest bank, to address a gathering of over 50 French experts from various banks an...
Grameen America Invests $4 Billion in Women Entrepreneurs
Yunus Centre Press Release (27 February 2024)New York, February 14, 2024— Grameen America proudly announces a momentous milestone, having invested $4 billion in affordable loan capital directly to women entrepreneurs in financially underserved communities. This achievement marks a historic moment for the organization, demonstrating its commitment to empowering women and fostering community development.Founded on the visionary idea of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Grameen America...
Capping Ceremony’ for First Year Students at Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing
Yunus Centre press Release: 7 February 2024 On 18 January 2024, a Capping Ceremony of Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing was held at its own campus at Diabari, Uttara. Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chairman of Grameen Nursing College, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The programme was chaired by the principal of the college Ms. Niru Shamsun Nahar. The Chief executives of all Grameen organizations attended the programme. Principals of several nursing colleges attended th...
Professor Yunus Graced the High-Level Events in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Yunus Centre Press Release: 29 December 2023Nobel Peace Prize laureate and microfinance pioneer, Professor Muhammad Yunus, delivered his keynotes on his captivating idea of Social Business and The World of Three Zeros at the Qalam Media Group Event in Astana, Kazakhstan, and the prestigious Central Asian University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Qalam Media Group Event, held on December 19th in Astana, featured Professor Yunus as the keynote speaker, addressing an audience of scholars, Govern...
Yunus Presides Over Convocation Ceremony of Social Business University in Malaysia.
Yuus Centre Press Release - 18 December 2023Alor Setar, Kedah state of Malaysia, December 16, 2023The 3rd convocation of Al Bukhary (social business) University was held in its campus at Alor Setar, Kedah state of Malaysia, just 100 km south of the Thai border, on December 16, 2023, at the convocation hall at AIU.Since its inception, Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, has served as the chancellor of the university. He was involved in designing this social business focused university from i...
Professor Yunus Receives World Football Summit Award
Yuns Centre Press Release - 12 December 2023December 11th, 2023: Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaWorld Football Summit (WFS) is the global football industry’s platform bringing together influential professionals to create opportunities in the sport and define new frontiers. They connect a community of leaders who share knowledge and ideas to drive the evolution of the industry in both business and values. At WFS, they envision the football we all want and actively shape the football the world ge...
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