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Third wave of flooding since May strikes country DHAKA — July 7, 2024 —2 million people across Bangladesh have been affected in the third wave of flooding to hit the country since May. 300,000 people are currently stranded in the worst-hit areas. Classes have been halted at approximately 500 schools in Sylhet, in northern Bangladesh,...

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...

TIP Hero and trafficking survivor from Bangladesh who went on to help 34,000 other survivors awarded by US State Department DHAKA, 25 June 2024 – Md Al-Amin Noyon, who was trafficked himself, was recognized by the US State Department with the prestigious Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero Award on Monday. The award recognizes outstanding individuals...

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,...