Grameen Bank

Grameen Bank (GB) has reversed conventional banking practice by removing the need for collateral and created a banking system based on mutual trust, accountability, participation and creativity. GB provides credit to the poorest of the poor in rural Bangladesh, without any collateral.

In 2006 Grameen Bank and its founder Muhammad Yunus were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006 for their efforts to create economic and social development from below. Lasting peace cannot be achieved unless large population groups find ways to break out of poverty. Micro-credit is one such means. Development from below also serves to advance democracy and human rights. Read more...

U.S. Green Building Council

Founded in 1993, the U.S. Green Building Council is a leading nonprofit that works with corporations, builders, universities, and government agencies to transform the built environment through green building practices. The Council developed the LEED Green Building Rating System™, which is the national benchmark for the design, construction, and operations of high-performance green buildings. Read more...

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