Small Loans, Big Dreams: How Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus and Microfinance are Changing the World

"Small Loans, Big Dreams: How Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus and Microfinance are Changing the World" delves into the transformative power of microfinancing in combating global poverty. Published in 2008, this compelling narrative by Alex Counts explores the pioneering work of Muhammad Yunus, whose innovative financial concepts have drastically altered anti-poverty efforts worldwide. The book captures the inspiring journeys of women from rural Bangladesh to urban Chicago, who have turned their lives around with the help of small loans. Through vivid storytelling, Counts intertwines the personal triumphs of these women with insights into Yunus's strategies and the parallel movements in the United States. Ideal for adult education groups, this work not only sheds light on economic and racial justice but also prompts readers to reflect on how microfinance can be a beacon of hope and a tool for change in their communities.