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The need for climate action is more urgent than ever. On Earth Day, discover five ways BRAC is investing in our planet, its people, and their potential amid the climate crisis. BY SARAH ALLEN   BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 in the wake of a cyclone that ravaged the country. Since then, BRAC...

Learn how BRAC is helping women entrepreneurs to set up affordable day care centers in their homes for other working mothers. 

A teen mother’s unique journey navigating parenthood and breaking barriers in the auto industry BY BRIANA YUMBE   Editor’s note: This story is the fourth and final in a series of stories celebrating the incredible triumphs of women that have been published throughout Women’s History Month. This month, we have featured four inspiring stories of...

“I was already good at business, but being able to borrow money and grow my business gave me confidence and made me stronger.” -Jebbeh, small business owner BY SARAH ALLEN   Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series of stories celebrating the incredible triumphs of women that will be published throughout Women’s...

Bangladesh has led the world in social development. Now it’s time to lead in climate adaptation By Saber Chowdhury and Asif Saleh   This piece was originally published in White Board Magazine. It has been reposted below. Bangladesh is the home to extraordinary progress in many areas of social development. Not only has this progress...