BRAC USA Stories

Imagine a world where every woman has the opportunity to unlock her full potential and create a better life for herself and her family. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate all the incredible women we partner with, across nations and continents, who inspire us every day to believe in a better future. Our film ‘Investing in the...

28th December, 2022 BRAC has suspended operations in Afghanistan following a directive from the government barring women from working in non-government organisations. The ban was announced on 24 December, coming days after an order for universities to suspend classes for women until further notice. Women working in non-government organisations in Afghanistan have been at the...

By Nancy Festus As Helen Turner had realised, the development sector in the UK faces an issue with inclusiveness and accessibility. Paid internships are a good way of changing this, so they should be more commonplace and accessible.  This summer BRAC’s UK office hired me as the first Helen Turner International Development Intern. Helen was...

All of us at BRAC are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We offer our condolences to the royal family and the people of Britain and join millions around the world in mourning the loss of a great icon. Over the course of her 70-year reign, during which...

These six stories highlight women from around the world making an impact in their homes and communities. After 50 years, BRAC continues to prioritise women with a human-centric approach and community-led solutions. From Bangladesh to the world, discover six stories of women making an impact.   Nilufar Yasmin, BRAC Community Health Worker, Bangladesh Despite many...