Financial inclusion
April 5, 2021
Published by Syeda Sadia Hasan at Apr 05 2021
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There is more to poverty than we see. Living below the poverty line does not only mean lack of food and money. It also encompasses lack of agency, absence of social integration, capacity deficiency in accessing essential services. To eradicate extreme poverty, approaching poverty’s multidimensional aspects is key.
March 11, 2021
Published by Tanishaa Arman Akangkha at Mar 11 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic meant that a lot of work had to be done at the community level. Fahima Akter*, working as a credit officer at BRAC Microfinance, took on the challenge head on. She travelled across Bangladesh, helping families through their financial crises, and providing life-saving information. The inevitable exhaustion that the world had been experiencing throughout most of 2020 was catching up to Fahima.
December 20, 2020
Published by Nazia Moqueet at Dec 20 2020
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Regular coaching and mentorship is one of the cornerstones of BRAC’s Graduation approach. In times of crises, coaching plays an even greater role in ensuring that households living in extreme poverty have the support, guidance, and encouragement they need to succeed.
“Coaching done well may be the most effective intervention designed for human performance.” - Atul Gawande
December 20, 2020
Published by Rakib Avi at Dec 20 2020
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The ready-made garments (RMG) industry in Bangladesh has rightly been pointed out as a lifeline for Bangladesh’s economy. When COVID-19 disrupted businesses all across the country, one of the first responses in saving the sector in Bangladesh by the government was to launch a USD 588 million stimulus package.
November 19, 2020
Published by Syeda Nafisa Nawal at Nov 19 2020
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Smallholder fish farming is unheard of in arid North Bengal. Learn how more families are gaining access to nutrient-rich fresh fish and raising incomes, with skill transfer and access to finance.
October 18, 2020
Published by Jake Konig at Oct 18 2020
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As the economic impact of COVID-19 threatens food security globally, evidence-based interventions that are proven to build resilience in the face of extreme shocks are needed more than ever. Nomita’s story shows how the Graduation approach provides the tools and resources that are crucial in these difficult times.
September 29, 2020
Published by Bobby Irven at Sep 29 2020
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With lockdowns continuing to wreak havoc on the extreme poor populations in the Philippines, the Graduation pilot running there has shown great results in building the resilience and security for participants and their families.
September 9, 2020
Published by Mercy Wachira at Sep 09 2020
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Successful change management involves winning the hearts and minds of people.
July 1, 2020
Published by Isabel Whisson at Jul 01 2020
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With the announcement of BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative being selected as one of this year’s TED-sponsored Audacious Project winners, we look ahead to the future of Graduation programming around the world.
June 19, 2020
Published by Bobby Irven at Jun 19 2020
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Exploring how integrating the Graduation approach into social protection programmes can improve and empower the lives of refugees and internally displaced people around the globe.
May 14, 2020
Published by Rozina Haque at May 14 2020
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Almost 18 million people live in extreme poverty in Bangladesh. The impact of COVID-19 on their livelihoods has been catastrophic. Research by BIGD and PPRC shows a 73% drop in income in households living in extreme poverty when measured in the first week of April 2020 compared to two months prior. The biggest challenge during COVID-19 is how to get relief to these people, who often live in hard-to-reach areas.
May 11, 2020
Published by Upoma Husain at May 11 2020
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Lean DataSM Insights from BRAC International Microfinance clients tell a story of resilience and growth