BRAC USA Blog

Hear from BRAC USA staff about what it’s like to be a part of the team.    By Josephine Thornton   BRAC works to empower people living in poverty, and our team has a big vision for big change. We strive to create a world where every person can realize their own potential — and...

April 7th marks World Health Day. It’s time to invest in healthcare workers around the globe. BY ELIZABETH WRIGHT   “Protecting myself means protecting my family and my patients. I do not forget these precautions—and I don’t forget the impact of our work. If our center was closed, these women would not receive the care...

March 26th marks 50 years since Bangladesh gained independence. Discover the secrets behind the nation’s tremendous progress in reducing poverty. By BRAC USA   Bangladesh is arguably one of the biggest development success stories in the Global South.  “Globally, Bangladesh is a model for poverty reduction,” The World Bank proclaimed in 2020. “Bangladesh has proved...

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...