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On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. More than one year later, we are still in crisis. By Meghan McLaughlin   Today, as India battles a horrific surge in new COVID-19 infections that began in March 2021, there is concern about the possibility of rising...

Hear from BRAC USA staff about what it’s like to be a part of the team.    By Josephine Thornton   BRAC works to empower people living in poverty, and our team has a big vision for big change. We strive to create a world where every person can realize their own potential — and...

Effective interventions are necessary to improve the sexual and reproductive health of youth. By Manisha Shah   This piece was originally published in The Conversation. It has been reposted below. Being an adolescent anywhere is challenging. This is particularly true in sub-Saharan Africa, where adolescents have some of the world’s highest rates of HIV infection,...

April 7th marks World Health Day. It’s time to invest in healthcare workers around the globe. BY ELIZABETH WRIGHT   “Protecting myself means protecting my family and my patients. I do not forget these precautions—and I don’t forget the impact of our work. If our center was closed, these women would not receive the care...

March 26th marks 50 years since Bangladesh gained independence. Discover the secrets behind the nation’s tremendous progress in reducing poverty. By BRAC USA   Bangladesh is arguably one of the biggest development success stories in the Global South.  “Globally, Bangladesh is a model for poverty reduction,” The World Bank proclaimed in 2020. “Bangladesh has proved...