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As COVID-19 overwhelms fragile health systems, the proven partnership expands access to lifesaving services for mothers and children in Uganda KAMPALA, UGANDA —BRAC and Living Goods – the two organizations supporting the largest networks of frontline community health workers in Uganda – have announced an expanded partnership to improve maternal and child health within the...

In a troubling trend, more girls are seeking child marriages as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. By Saeda Bilkis Bani   This piece was originally published here in Inter Press Service. It has been reposted below. I recently visited rural areas of Bangladesh amid the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to Dhaka with a new understanding...

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...

Noor and Aziz are Rohingya Muppets who will feature in educational programming that will be shown in refugee camps. By Hannah Beech   Below is en excerpt of a piece originally published by The New York Times. Click here to view the full piece. Six-year-old twins Noor and Aziz live in the largest refugee camp...

Most of the children inside the world’s largest refugee camp have never watched TV. By Christine Romo, Cynthia McFadden and Rich Schapiro   Below is en excerpt of a story originally run on NBC News. Click here to view the full piece and watch the segment. A grandmother named Merula has been living at the...