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CEO’s End of Year Message

Dec 17, 2021

Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Grameen Australia has taken significant steps forward to establish our first branch in the local...

Recognises the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organisations striving to further the work of the UN and advance its goal of a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world for everyone, everywhere.

Exploring Microenterprise Development with the Hume Community

Dec 17, 2021

Grameen Australia commenced operations in Australia in mid-2020, with the aim of becoming the leading microenterprise development organisation by...

Microenterprise program to reach more than 30,000 women

Aug 10, 2021

Grameen Australia has received $3.5 million in funding from the Australian Government to establish a new microenterprise program aimed at supporting...

Young people encouraged to join 3ZERO Clubs

Jul 28, 2021

The Yunus Centre has launched the 3ZERO Club which brings together young people globally who are committed to creating a world of three zeros. The...

Professor Yunus honoured with Olympic Laurel

Jul 20, 2021

Grameen Bank founder, Professor Muhammad Yunus, was awarded the Olympic Laurel at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The Olympic...

Could Microfinance Help Rebuild Australia’s Post-Pandemic Economy?

Oct 12, 2020

Providing microfinance loans to people with a good business idea but no capital can help offer a path to economic recovery after COVID-19. By Dr Don...

Grameen Bank to be launched in Australia

Sep 24, 2020

Those familiar with the concept of micro-financing, would know of the work of the Grameen Bank. It was established in Bangladesh in the 1970s...

Grameen microfinance: business loan offers low-income Aussies a way out of crisis

Sep 17, 2020

Global microfinance group Grameen has stepped in to offer low-income Aussies another way forward in setting up small businesses. The introduction of...