Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- Grameen America has disbursed $4.0 billion in affordable loans to more than 190,000 women entrepreneurs across 27 cities in the United States since its inception in 2008.

The achievement demonstrates the organisation's commitment to empowering women and fostering community development, says a media release.

Following the Grameen Bank model, Grameen America- founded on the idea of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus- has transformed the lives of millions worldwide, according to the release.

Professor Yunus serves as the chairman of Grameen America Inc., guiding the organisation's mission to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship.

The financial services company is providing $1.0 billion in capital to women busi...