BRAC USA Blog

Lonah is one of thousands of girls in Uganda who are gaining business, livelihood, and life skills. On World Youth Skills Day, discover how she’s using these new skills to build a business and rewrite her future. BY SARAH ALLEN   At just 21 years old, Lonah is a mother, small business owner, and the...

When 21-year old Khadija lost her father, her family lost everything. Two years later, she has built a thriving business raising chickens. BY BRAC AFGHANISTAN   Two years ago, Khadija, a 21-year-old from the Dehdadi district of Afghanistan, faced a life-altering tragedy. The sudden loss of her father, the sole breadwinner of the family, left...

A group of high school students and their group, Beyond the Waters, are spotlighting issues in South and Southeast Asia and raising money to make a difference. Meet the students and discover what inspired them to take action. BY DAVIS CONNELLY   Meet Noor, Hailey, and Meher — three of the students behind Beyond the...

Meet Sarah Jane, a refugee from South Sudan who knew of BRAC before she came to Uganda — and was excited to see some familiar magenta in her new country. BY SARAH ALLEN   Meet Sarah Jane, a refugee from South Sudan living in Uganda who saved money to change her own life. Today’s the...

June 20th marks World Refugee Day. Discover five facts about refugees — and find out how you can help. BY SARAH ALLEN   Each year, the world marks World Refugee Day on June 20th — an international day to honor refugees and other displaced people who have been forced to flee their homes.  At BRAC,...