Founded in 2008 by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, Grameen America, Inc. is a non-profit microfinance organization that provides microloans, financial training, and support to women living below the U.S. poverty line. The organization's mission is to foster entrepreneurship and alleviate poverty by offering accessible financial services to those traditionally excluded from the mainstream banking system. Its unique model involves a group-based lending approach where members support each other, ensuring high repayment rates and building a community of entrepreneurs.

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United States