BRAC USA Blog

March 11th marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. It’s time to recognize the community health workers on the frontlines as heroes. By Dr. Muhammad Musa and Ray Offenheiser   Anjuman, a community health worker living in Nilphamari, a district in northern Bangladesh, has worked with BRAC’s...

Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements and potential of women. By Elizabeth Wright   After a flood destroyed their land, Nurjahan and her husband left their home in southern Bangladesh with their four children and moved to the city in search of jobs. They lived in a single room in...

Amid widespread school closures, it is more important than ever to maintain critical health services for the most vulnerable children. By Sarah Allen   Parasitic intestinal worms affect more than one in four people globally, but they are disproportionately prevalent in Bangladesh, where they infect one in two children. These infections prevent nutrients from being...

Dr. Muhammad Musa, Executive Director of BRAC International, shares reflections on Sir Fazle’s life and legacy on the anniversary of his passing. By Dr. Muhammad Musa   On December 20, 2020, we marked the first anniversary of the passing of BRAC’s beloved founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. On this day, I am reflecting not just...

Farmers like Ansu, Fatu, and Ciatta invest in agriculture training to produce more food, earn more money, and build climate-resilient communities across Liberia. By Annie Cameron   “Education has no end,” Ansu said as he looked out over his newly cultivated land. Ansu (pictured above), like many people in Liberia, has always had a desire...