education
October 13, 2019
Published by Dr Safiqul Islam at Oct 13 2019
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How did thousands of women like Rubia Akhter, in the most rural, remote parts of Bangladesh, who previously had little to no education, educate almost 13 million children?
October 10, 2019
Published by Sarah Allen at Oct 10 2019
A new set of books inspired by real stories from girls in West Africa aims to help girls navigate the unique challenges they face. Hear from the authors who brought their stories to life.
September 8, 2019
Published by Masum Billah at Sep 08 2019
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What does literacy actually mean in today’s perspective? Do we need to cling to the literacy that means an individual’s ability to write their names in their own language, and - in this digital age - know normal subtractions and additions?
August 8, 2019
Published by Chandra Chakma at Aug 08 2019
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This International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we take a look at the importance of languages - and why learning should always begin in your own language.
July 25, 2019
Published by Rajib Bhowmick at Jul 25 2019
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BRAC along with BRAC Institute of Governance and Development conducted the Youth Survey with a sample size of 4,200 youth, making it nationally representative, and allowing to understand the current status of youth in Bangladesh.
July 23, 2019
Published by Shifur Rahman Shakil at Jul 23 2019
Shathi is a young woman in Dhaka learning to sew. She is talented and dedicated, but she cannot hear. It is crucial that Shathi has a high quality learning experience to equip her with the skills she needs to become a successful tailor. The challenge is that there are hundreds of tailoring shops in Dhaka. How can we ensure that we match Shathi with the right shop for her apprenticeship?
July 21, 2019
Published by Rajib Bhowmick at Jul 21 2019
BRACATHON is a platform designed to engage students and professionals of Bangladesh in solving social problems using technology. BRAC has been organising this unique competition since 2015.
June 21, 2019
Published by Zaian Chowdhury at Jun 21 2019
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Our hope is to see every child being able to build their future in a classroom, no matter how far away they are from their homes.
March 28, 2019
Published by Raneem Iftekhar at Mar 28 2019
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I found myself on a long-anticipated journey in 2019. With a black suitcase, a bright pink vest and many questions, an American-Bengali high school girl was heading for the site of an immense international collaboration.
March 5, 2019
Published by Sameeha Suraiya at Mar 05 2019
BRAC’s 6th Frugal Innovation Forum (FIF) came to a close yesterday in Savar, Dhaka. With the theme of “Scaling opportunities for youth”, over 200 practitioners, entrepreneurs, activists and policy makers came together to explore the futures of young people in the Global South.
March 4, 2019
Published by Luba Khalili at Mar 04 2019
Frugal Innovation Forum is back this year with another round of riveting conversations on smart innovations! This year’s theme is “Scaling opportunities for youth,” and we wrapped up Day 1 jam-packed with exciting and insightful sessions.