born 1940
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi social entrepreneur and economist, best known for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concept of microcredit to empower the poor, particularly women, through small loans. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to create economic and social development from below, significantly impacting poverty alleviation globally. Yunus is also an author and advocate for social business, promoting sustainable solutions to social issues.