Muhammad Yunus's book, Banker to the Poor, continues to offer the reader an inspring perspective into the origins of micro-finance. His idea started in 1976 and today, over 250 institutions in over 100 countries operate micro-finance programs based on the initial principle's of Mr. Yunus.
One such institution is Kiva.org, an Internet-based organization that brings entrepreneurs and potential lenders (you) together. Learn more at Kiva.org.
And if you'd like to learn more, a reporter from the New York Times, has just the answer.
