When gas prices soared, so did her imagination: Meet Umotoni Sandrine, inventor of the innovative stove
When the price of gas nearly doubled in her village in Rwanda, Umutoni faced a seemingly impossible challenge. How was she to feed her household of 13 family members? She realised she not only had 13 mouths to feed, but 13 minds to bring together to create a solution. Her husband, Vincent, is a mechanic. […]
Empowering Youth: Unveiling Insights from IVR Engagement Data with Viamo and BRAC International
BRAC International and Viamo are empowering adolescent girls and young women through interactive storytelling and gamification via feature phones.
Official launch of BRAC Ghana Savings and Loans Limited (BGSL) in Accra
BRAC Ghana Savings and Loans Limited (BGSL) in Accra, a pivotal moment heralding empowerment and financial inclusion.
A tale of grit, resilience and triumph: Seven-year-old Feirooz’s long road to education
Feirooz (not her real name) was just a toddler when her parents noticed something was different about their daughter. By Feirooz’s age, their other children were able to put together short sentences but Feirooz could only babble, signaling a possible speech delay. They soon found out that Feirooz had a hearing impairment and was unable […]
In the rearview: For BRAC, for the world, and striving to reach the last mile
Since the global pandemic altered the course of our lives, ushering in a profound shift in societal norms and priorities, individuals and communities have found themselves compelled to reassess their values and embrace innovative ways of living and working to adapt to the new reality. At BRAC International, too, we are adjusting and growing in […]
Designing holistic solutions for people with disabilities: Lessons from BRAC Myanmar
According to an evaluation study conducted by BRAC Myanmar after the end of the project 100% of PWD respondents said the programme had increased their resilience and made them more inclusive in the community, 91% said their financial literacy and knowledge levels has increased, and 97% of the respondents who had taken PWD loans stated […]
BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone received four awards for exceptional financial services.
BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Ltd Awarded In Four Categories At The Inaugural SLAMFI Awards 2023 BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Limited (BMSLL) has been recognised in four categories: Best Compliance, Best Loan Book/portfolio, Best Support to SLAMFI, and the Highest Outreach Microfinance Institution of 2023 and for “outstanding commitment to and demonstration of the highest standards […]
Radio play labs: Delivering remote, playful learning experiences for children in Uganda
BRAC’s Radio Play Labs deliver remote, playful learning experiences for children ages three to six in Uganda to support their development of critical cognitive and social skills. Based on BRAC’s flagship early childhood development (ECD) Play Lab model, the radio adaptation equips parents and caregivers with the tools and information to support their children through remote learning […]
Key moments from Women Deliver 2023
Last month in Kigali, we joined 6,000 people from around the globe dedicated to advancing gender equality at the Women Deliver Conference 2023. Here is what we learnt: 1. Young voices on the ground “If you don’t have a table, build your own table.” – Jairo Rodrigues, award-winning Human Rights and Social Development Programme Coordinator, […]
Sparking Skills and Powering the Future
As climate realities escalate, the UN finds 60% of youth lack green economy skills. Available green jobs also lean towards male-dominated sectors and will continue to do so. To improve adolescent girls and women’s opportunities in the green economy and other sectors, safe learning spaces where they can develop skills, share experiences and find mentors […]