Poverty
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
April 28, 2020
Published by Asif Saleh at Apr 28 2020
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The holiest month for Muslims arrives one month into economic shutdown in Bangladesh. BRAC has provided 198,182 families with cash support. Read the latest on the situation in Bangladesh and BRAC’s response.
November 14, 2018
Published by Tanvir Shatil at Nov 14 2018
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Agriculture plays a powerful role in poverty reduction, according to a study done by BRAC’s research and evaluation division. The study revealed that the agricultural sector can reduce poverty-related sufferings faster than other sectors.
June 19, 2013
Published by Oscar Abello at Jun 19 2013
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A lack of formal financial services serving the poor and even middle income households leads to those households finding ways to supply financial services themselves. Wealthy country or not.
April 2, 2013
Published by Maria A May at Apr 02 2013
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A week before the Frugal Innovation Forum, I came across the Ted Talk by Dan Palotta that criticized development for rewarding frugality (i.e. low rates of overhead) instead of ambition and big ideas. This is one reason why, in his opinion, progress has been slow to find solutions to address social issues.
March 13, 2013
Published by Santhosh Ramdoss at Mar 13 2013
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I remember well the worn-out look in the boy’s eyes when he approached and asked, in a hushed yet clear tone, “Sir, I really need a job. Can you please help me? Your company?”
March 11, 2013
Published by Rod Dubitsky at Mar 11 2013
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It can seem so easy. Give a slum-dweller a three-wheeled vehicle. She creates a mobile tea business. Income increases from 100 Bangladeshi taka to 400 taka per day. She leaves her backbreaking job as a brick-maker, quadruples her income, preserves her health, restores her dignity. Rinse, repeat.
February 18, 2013
Published by Renée McAlpin at Feb 18 2013
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In session at a BRAC Primary School in the Korail slum of Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo: Oscar Abello/BRAC)
The conditions into which a child is born affects not only her future opportunity, but also her position in society.
Poverty itself can limit society's expectations of the child’s ability to perform well in school, constantly reminding her of the miniscule chance she has to overcome adversity and poverty.
August 31, 2010
Published by BRAC at Aug 31 2010
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The following was originally posted by Taylor Corbett, who is working with BRAC's Ultra Poor program in Bangladesh, on the Jolkona blog. You can read the original blog post here.