December 2006


Nobel Peace Prize Peaks Media’s Interest in Microcredit

With the upcoming ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize 2006 on December 10th, the media is taking particular interest in microcredit. Here are a few of the upcoming microcredit-related events to watch for.  more

Muhammad Yunus on Oprah

As winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, Muhammad Yunus has been interviewed by TV show host, Oprah Winfrey. This interview is scheduled to be broadcast December 4th as part of The Oprah Winfrey Show, although the broadcast date is subject to change. Along with Yunus’ interview, footage from Small Fortunes: Microcredit and the Future of Poverty is also expected to be shown.   more

Small Fortunes Third Nationwide PBS Broadcast

In honor of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony on December 10th, PBS will be making available to its local stations the documentary Small Fortunes: Microcredit and the Future of Poverty featuring this year’s winner, Muhammad Yunus, on 5 December 2006 from 2-3 pm ET.  more

Microcredit Summit Campaign Organizes Worldwide Viewing of Ceremony

The Microcredit Summit Campaign is sponsoring a worldwide viewing of the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Sunday, December 10th. “Join the world in Honoring Prof. Muhammad Yunus on the day of the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony,” says Sam Daley-Harris, Microcredit Summit Campaign Director.   more