Alex Counts

I don’t often agree with conservative columnist George Will but he is right to be outraged by this treatment of a US veteran by ICE. We all should be. wapo.st/3WnpWIw

Come join me for this online event!

I co-authored an article on youth engagement by nonprofits published in @SaatheeMagazine as part of my work with @phil_india - a leader from @childrenshopein wrote it w/ me saathee.com/how-young-dias…

A powerful message from @mbharti1234 the CEO of @prathamusa ! #IndiaGivingDay #PowerOfUs

Please consider giving to @GrameenFdn as part of my personal #IndiaGivingDay campaign. I am hoping for at least 10 donations of $5 or more. indiagivingday.org/p2p/624400/ale…

I know @VFF_USA will have a magnificant #indiagivingday campaign this year !

CEO of @antaraintl Shannon Paz, shares how Antara is working to improve the health of women and children in some of India’s most remote and marginalized communities. Every year, over a million pregnant women and children are reached through programs that strengthen healthcare delivery, improve access to services, and ensure high-quality care. By partnering with government health systems, the organization is able to reach further and deeper, addressing barriers that prevent communities from receiving the care they deserve. This is the kind of impact that transforms lives, one mother, one child at a time.​ Know more about Antara: indiagivingday.org/organizations/…​ #PowerOfUs​ #igd2026 #IndiaGivingDay #nonprotift #fundraiser #philanthropy #ANTARA

It would be helfpul for @RepSuhas and his staff to look more closely at what is happening in Bangladesh and not simply repeat @hinduact talking points. The people of Bangladesh sacrificed greatly in July/August 2024 to regain their freedoms, and are about to take the next step towards restoring their democracy. The interim government deserves credit for restoring stability after Hasina fled Bangladesh, including to an economy which had been thoroughly looted by her cronies. Over the past 18 months, the interim government has taken important steps towards ensuring accountability, implementing long overdue reforms, and organizing elections. The facts do not substantiate the outlandish claims by elements of the former regime and their supporters regarding violence against minorities or rising extremism. The United States has worked closely with the interim government to advance the interests of both countries, including in expanding bilateral trade and investment. Bangladesh is a complicated and important country. It serves neither U.S. nor Bangladeshi interests to look at it through a narrow partisan lens. I hope that Rep Subramayan takes the opportunity to engage with other voices who can provide a broader perspective on what is happening in Bangladesh. Finally, I hope his schedule allows the Congressman and his colleagues to visit Bangladesh and see the reality for themselves.

Interesting report by @BrunswickGroup about public perceptions of big philanthropy brunswickgroup.com/app/uploads/Gl… @phil_india

It is encouraging to see organizations like @LiftFundUS getting the resources it needs to apply its highly effective post-disaster strategy to assist small businesses in Kerr County, TX. yahoo.com/news/articles/…

Lots of nonprofits struggle w/ how best to use consultants. This article I co-authored tries to demystify the process. indiaphilanthropyalliance.org/blog/5-myths

Hopeful signs!

My book about Grameen Bank & Prof. Muhammad Yunus was quoted extensively in this @dailystarnews op-ed about the relationship between Dr. Yunus and the late former President Ziaur Rahman. (My book, Small Loans, Big Dreams, is available in the USA and in Bangladesh via UPL, in both English and Bengali.) thedailystar.net/opinion/views/…

This was a great gig. Looking forward to recording coming out.

Join IIEP's Yunus Initiative on Extreme Deprivation Thursday, October 23 with @AlexCounts, founder of @GrameenFdn, as he shares the most powerful lessons learned during his long career in microfinance and poverty eradication. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4h9vBLJ

Wow

Profoundly important message by Prof Yunus, @ChiefAdviserGoB, to the world's youth esp #GenZ, in @Deseret. deseret.com/opinion/2025/0… @bdusalliance @thefriendsofbd @Yunus_Centre

I loved @JohnKruk as a player and even more as a plain spoken and informative announcer!

Very sensible article about creating a more humane and sustainable future for our country: nytimes.com/2025/08/11/opi…