In March 2025, WDB Trust teams from Microfinance, Finance, IT, and the Training Academy departments embarked on a powerful learning journey to the Grameen Trust in Bangladesh — home of community microfinance and social business.
This study visit included direct engagement with:
- Grameen Bank teams
- Village-led microenterprises
- Yunus Centre faculty and model businesses
Microfinance Key Takeaways:
- Daily group meetings reinforce trust and discipline
- Repayment structures are flexible, people-first, and peer-accountable
- Leadership is deeply local and proudly female
- Microfinance is a development strategy, not just a loan
We came back inspired not just by what we saw — but by what we know is possible.”
WDB Trust’s visit reaffirmed that we are on the right track — and ready to go further.
