Grameen Bank

Learn about why a simple man started his own bank to help the poor in Bangladesh. He later earned the Nobel Prize in Economics for his effort. He claims, "I felt ashamed of myself for being part of a society which could not provide even twenty-seven dollars to forty-two hardworking, skilled human beings." Listen to the audio and follow along with the text to learn new words and practice pronunciation.

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