Overview
Grameen Foundation Australia (GFA) is an Australian initiative in the mission and effort to combat poverty, particularly in the mode set by the celebrated Grameen Bank, the Grameen Trust and their affiliate organisations and initiatives. Simply, the goal is to see that poor people, especially the poorest and those living in hard to reach areas, have access to microfinance and other development programs, and as a result of access to these services, move themselves out of poverty . . . with dignity and capacity!
Grameen Foundation Australia is a non-profit organisation based in Sydney, with representation across all the States and Territories of Australia. It was founded in 1998, initially called Grameen Bank Support Group Australia, to help and support the work and mission of Grameen Bank and microfinance programs worldwide.
Grameen Foundation Australia is registered with the Australian Security and Investment Commission (ASIC), and licensed to raise funds.
Our Vision
We envision a world where the poor have broken the generational chains of poverty and lead lives of dignity and opportunity.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower poor people, especially the poorest and those living in hard to reach areas, with access to microfinance and other development programs; and, as a result of access to these services, to enable these communities to acquire the means to sustainably lift themselves out of poverty for the long-term.
Our Values
In our work, we embrace and draw inspiration from the Grameen Bank heritage, particularly the ideals of Grameen Bank founder and 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, Prof Muhammad Yunus. Our core values are:
- honouring the voice and self-determination of the world’s poor;
- long-term / sustainable development through empowering the world’s poor, particularly the women;
- keeping focus on the long-term development of the world’s poorest people, without discriminating on the basis of partisan-politics, religious affiliation, or ethnic/racial background;
- holding ourselves and our partners accountable for transparency and measurable results, including social and financial performance;
- championing innovation that makes a difference in the lives of the poor;
- forming partnerships with those who can advance our mission; and
- respecting, investing in, and promoting local social entrepreneurs and local ownership.
GFA is keen to spread the Vision and Mission of the Grameen philosophy globally.
We share the ideals of 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Our focus is in alleviating poverty in South East Asia and our largest project is based in Philippines serving more than 15,000 poor people, mostly women. Grameen Foundation Australia collaborates with local organisations and governments around the globe to tackle the poverty through microfinance and other development programs. Our work is made possible by supporters who share our passion and commitment.
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