Recognition for BRAC on International Women’s Day

BRAC staff also has another reason to celebrate tomorrow. BRAC Chairperson Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was named one of the hundred most inspiring people who have delivered for girls and women by lifting millions of them out of poverty in South Asia. The following came from the New York based organization women deliver.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, Women Deliver is announcing the “Women Deliver 100,” their list of the hundred most inspiring people who have delivered for girls and women. This list recognizes women and men, both prominent and lesser known, who have committed themselves to improving the lives of girls and women around the world. Honorees derive from the fields of health, human rights, politics, economics, education, journalism, and philanthropy, and represent a great diversity of geographic and cultural backgrounds. The 100 honorees were selected from among hundreds of potentials and feature some of the most intrepid, committed, and results-driven people in the world.

You can see the complete list of people in this website

39 years of work in the health care by BRAC is paying off for the people. Two weeks ago, a national survey showed the dramatic fall in the maternal mortality rate in the last 9 years. You can see the detailed report here.

Also in the news,

Dr. Kaosar Afsana, Associate Director, Health Programme, BRAC has received the Woman of Distinction Award 2011 from the NGO Committee of the Status of Women, New York in recognition of her leadership in developing countries for empowering women through education, training, science and technology. This event took place in New York on February 22, 2011. Dr. Afsana was invited to deliver a speech as a guest speaker on February 21, 2011 at the NGO CSW, New York Consultation Day on using mobile technology for empowering women.

You can see more details on this innovation through this video here