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Sonali Chakma

Sonali works as a Communications Specialist at the Communications Department at BRAC. She manages the communications portfolio for BRAC’s Humanitarian Crisis Management Programme, Integrated Development programme, Social Innovation Lab, BRAC Institute of Governance and Development and Social Compliance. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from National University and has over 3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector. Her expertise includes content collection, crisis communications, social media management, internal communications, and case study writing.

April 26, 2023
Published by Sonali Chakma at Apr 26 2023
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financial inclusion

Confronting marginalisation with meetings. Can it foster indigenous leadership?

Northern Bangladesh is home to 80% of the country's indigenous population. More than 18 languages are spoken by members of these indigenous communities upholding their rich culture, long practised heritage and colourful way of life. This diversity also lends itself as a factor in attaining universal acceptability for indigenous leaders which has historically led to a dearth of formal indigenous leaders. Can we foster local leadership by ensuring a safe platform at the community level?
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May 26, 2022
Published by Sonali Chakma at May 26 2022
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health

Digital doctor: Bridging healthcare gaps in remote areas

Accessing healthcare is almost always a challenge in remote areas. Telemedicine is a low-cost, time-efficient approach to overcoming this.
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October 6, 2021
Published by Sonali Chakma at Oct 06 2021
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education

Amidst almost-empty classrooms in many schools, others have 90% of their students back. What’s their secret?

Schools have finally reopened in Bangladesh, after 18 long months. Many schools are reporting lower student numbers, particularly of girl students. A school in Kurigram reported that just one girl student had returned to her class - the rest had been married during school closures. BRAC’s schools, where students often have the least internet access and support at home, and where teachers stayed in constant communication through phones, home visits and home-based projects, paint a different picture.
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August 8, 2021
Published by Sonali Chakma at Aug 08 2021
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equality, financial inclusion

Development that works for indigenous people in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to over 50 indigenous groups. They speak over 35 languages and comprise over 1.8% of the population. 80% live in the plainlands in northern Bangladesh and the rest live in the south, in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. BRAC’s indigenous project has been working with indigenous people living in plainlands in Bangladesh for nine years now, and has learnt valuable lessons on what works.
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