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At Global Citizen Live, the LEGO Foundation announced a new commitment to support children and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic across the world. BILLUND, DENMARK — At today’s Global Citizen Live event, the LEGO Foundation announced a new $150M USD donation to support children and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic across the world....

As Managing Director, he will lead BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative into its next phase of growth. NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Greg Chen has been appointed the new Managing Director of BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative (UPGI), with effect from November 1, 2021. Chen brings with him a wealth of experience influencing policy change for financial inclusion...

We spoke to two UN Next Generation Fellows about their work to advocate for youth in their communities—and beyond—and their dreams for the future. BY SARAH ALLEN   Last week, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres put forward Our Common Agenda, an ambitious call for the global community to unite and collaborate amid a time of...

On World Humanitarian Day, we pay special tribute to the indispensable, unsung heroes of community health. By BRAC USA   On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations states, “the world commemorates humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and we honor all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds,...

This International Youth Day, BRAC celebrates the power of young people to transform their lives—and the world. BY BRAC USA   August 12th marks International Youth Day, a day that celebrates the power and potential of young people. Young people in low-income communities, especially those living in extreme poverty, hold tremendous potential. But, they face...