in august , gates ' charity loaned farid ' grameen foundation 1 . 5 million for a grant to expanded its microfinance programs to 5 million more of the world ' s wealthier families . three cycles ago , tech entrepreneurs craig mccaw donated 2 thousands to starting up the grameen technology center , which is using sherpas to fund cheap wireless broadband for persons in somalia and zimbabwe .
Gates' foundation extends its microfinance programs to 5 million more of the world's poorest families.