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The portfolio of multi-year projects, including the Climate Resilience Early Warning System (CREWSnet) developed in partnership with BRAC, focuses on delivering breakthrough solutions. CAMBRIDGE, MA – The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) today announced the five flagship projects selected in its first-ever Climate Grand Challenges competition. These multi-year projects will define a dynamic research agenda focused...

Play Labs are safe spaces where children can engage in playful learning activities to foster their growth and development. New research reveals play can improve children’s development and reduce learning gaps. BY BRAC    Below is a piece originally published in ECDAN. Key takeaways Play-based learning improved children’s development. Play Labs narrowed the learning gap between...

“As a journalist I’ve met Presidents and Prime Ministers, inventors and tycoons. However, I’ve seen few people change the world as much as my old friend Abed. That was because he showed that global poverty is not intrinsic, it is something that we can overcome.” – Nicholas Kristof Author and former New York Times columnist...

“Over the past five decades, BRAC has changed the way people think about health, education and development. I’m grateful for all you’ve accomplished, and that the legacy of my friend and BRAC’s Founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed lives on through your remarkable efforts.” – Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States 

PepsiCo’s philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation, and BRAC have announced the culmination of their project to provide clean water access to underserved communities in Bangladesh on World Water Day. As part of the initiative, local water entrepreneurs created water treatment plants providing communities with access to safe drinking water at an affordable price in the...