Grameen Family Gathering

THE February 11 and 12 was held in Paris the very First Meeting of the Grameen Family, marking a historic moment in the collective journey towards a world Three zeros: Zero poverty, Zero unemployment And Net zero carbon emissions.

The event brought together more than 60 participants from 25 organizations of 18 countries to strengthen their ties and amplify their collective impact. Participants shared diverse experiences from around the world focusing on financial inclusion, women's empowerment, digital technology, climate action strategies, etc.

This meeting represents the first step towards a more interconnected Grameen ecosystem that honors its shared heritage of Prof. Muhammad Yunus while embracing the innovation needed to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The workshops and discussions highlighted that cooperation is essential to addressing complex global problems, with participants recognizing that their diversity is also their strength.

The event reinforced Grameen's fundamental conviction: When you trust people, they live up to your expectations.. This principle also extends to institutions, with the meeting serving as a call to transform shared values into common actions.

 

 

 → Video Message from Professor Yunus

 → Opening speech by Mr. Md. Ashraful Hassan

 → Opening speech by Mr. Raphaël Appert

 → Key Note Speech by Abdul Hai Khan

 → Closing remarks for the first day by Ms. Véronique Faujour

 → Closing remarks by Mr. Md. Ashraful Hassan

 → Event presentation

 → Full event document

 → Photos