BRAC USA Blog

Alison Wright, acclaimed documentary photographer, author, speaker, and educator, showcased BRAC’s work around the world through her brilliant photography and documented the people our programs serve in a deeply personal and dignified way. BRAC expresses its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of documentary photographer, author, public speaker, educator, and friend of BRAC, Alison...

Today marks the 50th anniversary of BRAC’s founding in Bangladesh in 1972 in the wake of a war that secured the nation’s independence and a devastating cyclone that left it paralyzed. BY BRAC USA   From those beginnings, “a smoldering ruin,” BRAC has evolved to become the world’s largest Southern-based international development organization. Today, thanks...

On International Women’s Day, March 8th, the world celebrates the achievements of women – while also highlighting stark inequalities that limit the rights, well-being, and potential of women and girls everywhere. BY ELIZABETH WRIGHT   Photo by Alison Wright. This year, it’s vital to recognize the impact of COVID-19 on gender inequality and poverty. The...

Inequality disproportionately affects the vast majority of people living in poverty, especially women and girls and marginalized groups. For the first time in decades, extreme poverty and income inequality are on the rise. Take our quiz to test what you know about extreme poverty. BY YASMIN MCGOUGH   Ending poverty is the first of the...

In a year marked by immense challenges and daily triumphs, photos of memorable moments from 2021 remind us of the tremendous power of community and hope. BY SARAH ALLEN   In a year that has shaken us deeply, the commitment of our strong family of program participants, supporters, partners, and staff has proven that hope...