Marty Jenkins took a trip to Bangladesh from November 24, 2009 to December 17, 2007 to visit Grameen Bank and BRAC, two major microfinance institutions. He met with Muhammad Yunus, founder of Grameen Bank, and saw the positive impact of microloans on borrowers' lives. Marty also visited BRAC, the world's largest NGO, where he learned about their programs and met with founder Fazle Abed. The trip provided insight into how microfinance has helped empower people and communities in Bangladesh.

1. Marty Jenkins Bangladesh Trip – November 24, 2009 – December 17, 2007
Grameen Bank/Dialogue and BRAC – Table of Contents/Links
Grameen Bank & Grameen Dialogue
Hello From Bangladesh
Meeting Muhammad Yunus
Views From Around Nearby Lake
What Is Happening Next
Overview
The Environment – How Is Marty Doing?
How It All Started – Sofia Begum – The Original Borrower
Grameen Bank Results
Exciting Day Off
Yunus Office & Salary
The Beggars
What Happiness & Pride Look Like
My Last Day at Grameen
Visit to BRAC – World’s Largest Non-Government Organization (NGO) and
Third Largest Microfinance Institution (MFI)
BRAC – Another Wonderful Experience
Hello From BRAC Inn
The Faces of the Women Borrowers
Catching Up
Marty Goes to the Mosque
My New Friend Rana
I Have Returned to Dhaka
BRAC Ultra-Poor Program
Meeting with Fazle Abed – Founder/CEO of BRAC – the World’s Largest NGO
It’s Nice to Be Home