BRAC USA Blog

As more than a billion students around the world put their schooling on pause, families are doing more than ever to bring learning home. BY SARAH ALLEN, MIA PEREZ, AND ROSA TAYLOR   According to UNESCO, more than 90 percent of the world’s learners have been impacted by school closures during the coronavirus pandemic. As...

Seven years on from Rana Plaza, Bangladesh’s garment sector faces unprecedented challenges that will fiercely test its resilience. Can COVID-19 serve as a catalyst for a more responsible fashion industry? BY LINDA PATENTAS   Global brands and retailers have canceled over $3 billion worth of apparel orders in Bangladesh since the onset of the COVID-19...

This Earth Day, we focus on the impact projects like WE SOLVE have had on both the planet and people living in poverty. BY CHRIS LYNE   In this age of lockdowns and social distancing, it is easy to focus on the terrible impact COVID-19 is having on people. Development organizations and practitioners the world...

Before the second civil war erupted in Liberia, Roland had a thriving farm. But over years of conflict, he lost everything. Today, Roland is charting a pathway to a better life for his family. By Sarah Allen   Before the Second Liberian Civil War erupted, Roland and his family lived happily in Upper Buchanan, Liberia. A...

A new set of books inspired by real stories from girls in West Africa aims to help girls navigate the unique challenges they face. Hear from the authors who brought their stories to life. BY SARAH ALLEN   This summer, BRAC published a new collection of life skills books designed for girl participants in its...