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Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh

Sarah-Jane heads BRAC's Thought Leadership & Programme and Enterprise Communications. She joined BRAC in 2015, and has held various roles within the organisation, focused on strategy, humanitarian response and social enterprise. Sarah-Jane spent 10 years based in Bangladesh, has worked across Asia and Africa, and is now based in Australia. Prior to BRAC, Sarah-Jane worked with the United Nations, focusing on labour rights, working conditions in the apparel industry, the rights of indigenous communities and technical and vocational education. Sarah-Jane holds a Bachelor of Communications (Business) from Bond University, Australia, and is currently purusing a Juris Doctor of Law from University of Sydney, Australia.

September 24, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Sep 24 2019
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climate, crisis, equality, health

The growing water gap in Dhaka, one of the world’s fastest growing cities

Dhaka is facing an impending water crisis. What can we do about it? BRAC Institute of Governance and Development’s latest State of Cities report focuses on water governance, how we use water and what the future of water in Dhaka looks like.
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July 30, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Jul 30 2019
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equality

Combatting the world’s fastest growing crime

Bangladesh is the fifth highest labour sending country in the world, but it is also among the top 10 countries from where people migrate across the Mediterranean Sea on boats. The country earns USD 15 billion a year in remittance, but that is a success story that comes at a high price. 
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July 11, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Jul 11 2019
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financial inclusion

Jhorna Fabrics: Fit for a queen

Jhorna Islam is somewhat of a local celebrity in Tongi, Duttapara. While there are many clothing shops in the area, the uniqueness of her designs stand out, and the quality of the cutting and material used is noticeably high. 
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May 16, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at May 16 2019
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40 ways BRAC supports mothers in Bangladesh: Snapshot from 2018

On this month of Mother’s Day, we want to express our gratitude and show appreciation towards mothers and all the mother figures worldwide.
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March 8, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Mar 08 2019
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equality

Gender diversity: Not just good, it’s good business

The economy has never been more competitive. Not just for those seeking employment, but also for those recruiting. How can organisations make smart decisions in recruitment and leadership, and future-proof their workforce? In our experience, one of the secrets lies in making gender diversity a business priority.
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February 3, 2019
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Feb 03 2019
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crisis, education, equality, health, skills

Can play save a displaced generation?

Little colourful sanctuaries, shaded by bamboo verandahs, and walls covered in handpainted flowers. 30 tiny children under six years of age laughing, playing, tumbling over each other. The bells of the tambourine, the chanting of tiny voices singing songs. These are Humanitarian Play Labs in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar.
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June 16, 2018
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Jun 16 2018
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crisis, education, equality

Eid wishes from our little learners in Cox’s Bazar

To close the month of Ramadan we got paints out in two of our child friendly spaces in Cox's Bazar. One space was in Ukhia (one of the host communities) and the other space was in Kutupalong Extension Settlement. This is what happiness looks like at Eid for them.
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June 6, 2018
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Jun 06 2018
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climate, crisis, equality

9 ways we are keeping people in Cox’s Bazar safe in monsoon

Monsoon has hit the biggest makeshift city in the world.
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December 14, 2017
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Dec 14 2017
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equality, financial inclusion

IamBRAC: Adventuring from Kaliganj to Kabul, Magura to Liberia

Khaled considers his work as the ultimate adventure, with a simple philosophy – always work for the greater good of the people around you. BRAC was his first job, and three decades have flown by since.
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December 7, 2017
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Dec 07 2017
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climate, crisis, education

Preparing for exams on a remote island

Standing on a distant piece of land in the middle of the haor (wetlands) of Sunamganj in northwestern Bangladesh, a sea surrounds the school. The water stretches as far as the eyes can see, with a few patches of croplands peeking through the horizon. It is the only school in an area of eight square kilometers.
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November 26, 2017
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Nov 26 2017
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climate, crisis, education, equality, health, skills

What do safe spaces in a humanitarian crisis look like?

Deep inside the chaotic makeshift settlements of Kutupalong, Cox’s Bazar, is a spacious, shaded, colourful place. A bamboo structure with handmade decorations hanging from the walls. Curious onlookers gather outside the thatched windows, attracted by the rhythm.
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October 5, 2017
Published by Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh at Oct 05 2017
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climate, crisis, equality

A Bangladeshi NGO’s herculean response to a humanitarian crisis

When a humanitarian crisis of this scale hits, it can be easy to overlook the local players — especially as large, international aid groups step in to respond
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