About us

BRAC is a global leader in pioneering and scaling proven solutions to poverty and inequality. Founded in 1972 in post-war Bangladesh as a small relief effort, we are now the world’s largest southern-led development organisation. Our entrepreneurial, solutions-focused model of service delivery and systems change operates across Asia and Africa and has reached over 145 million people.

From Bangladesh to the World

145 million people reached with poverty solutions

ABOUT BRAC EUROPE

BRAC Europe is the European affiliate of BRAC, working with European stakeholders to generate resources and share BRAC's experience and knowledge to influence policy and decision makers.

BRAC Europe is a registered charity in England & Wales (No. 1115482) and a UK company limited by guarantee (No. 05802246).

Meet the BRAC Europe Team and Board Read BRAC Europe's Annual Reports

Proven solutions to end poverty

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People trapped in a cycle of destitution often don’t realize their lives can be changed for the better through their own activities. Once they understand that, it’s like a light gets turned on.”

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, BRAC Founder

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Our History

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Our DNA

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Founding Story

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Shameran Abed accepts the Independence Award on behalf of BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, from Chief Advisor to the Government of Bangladesh, Dr. Muhammad Yunus

Awards and Recognition

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Our Solutions Ecosystem

BRAC is doing development differently through a solutions ecosystem that spans education, health, financial inclusion, livelihoods, and more. Each solution is community-led, scalable, and designed to create dignity at scale.

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BRAC University to host Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (2026-27)

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Korail Slum Fire | BRAC announces support for families

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In Patna and nearby Gaya Jee, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), in partnership with JEEViKA and BRAC International, is piloting a women-led approach to support economically marginalised households, focusing on social protection, livelihoods, etc.

Photo essay: How women in India’s informal settlements are shifting gender stereotypes

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A group of women participating in a microfinance group in Bangladesh.

BRAC Microfinance earns ‘CPC Gold’ for excellence in client protection

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