About us

BRAC is a global leader in pioneering and scaling proven solutions to poverty and inequality. Founded in 1972 in post-war Bangladesh as a small relief effort, we are now the world’s largest southern-led development organisation. Our entrepreneurial, solutions-focused model of service delivery and systems change operates across Asia and Africa and has reached over 145 million people.

Proven solutions to end poverty

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People trapped in a cycle of destitution often do not realise their lives can be changed for the better through their own activities. Once they understand that, it is like a light gets switched on.”

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder, BRAC

Discover what makes BRAC unique

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Our History

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Our DNA

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Founding Story

Shameran Abed accepts the Independence Award on behalf of BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, from Chief Advisor to the Government of Bangladesh, Dr. Muhammad Yunus

Awards and Recognition

Our Solutions Ecosystem

BRAC is doing development differently through a solutions ecosystem that spans education, health, financial inclusion, livelihoods, and more. Each solution is community-led, scalable, and designed to create dignity at scale.

See how we’re doing development differently

See the latest

BRAC to provide 1.5 million syringes for the measles vaccination campaign

BRAC to provide 1.5 million syringes for the measles vaccination campaign

Microfinance Programme to invest around BDT 328.5 Million in agriculture

BRAC announces BDT 530 million self-funded initiative for agriculture and social welfare

BRAC Youth Platform Launches Fellowship For Young Social Entrepreneurs

BRAC Youth Platform launches fellowship for young social entrepreneurs

Call to Strengthen Primary Education Through Child-Friendly Curricula and Joyful Learning

Call to strengthen primary education through child-friendly curricula and joyful learning