BRAC USA
Empowering people in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease and injustice to bring about change in their own lives since 1972. Formerly known as the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, now working in 11 countries and known simply as BRAC. As reported in The Economist, “…by most measures the largest, fastest-growing non-governmental organisation (NGO) in the world—and one of the most businesslike.” Ranked the number 1 NGO in the world in 2013 by The Global Journal. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. BRAC USA is a NYC-based affiliate created in 2006 to advance and support BRAC around the world.
BRAC USA is a member of Girls Not Brides a global partnership of more than 300 civil society organizations committed to end child marriage. www.girlsnotbrides.org @GirlsNotBrides
Projects Funded On Catapult
Women take charge in South Sudan cholera outbreak
Urgent funding is needed to contain a cholera outbreak in South Sudan. Help us mobilize women in the community to spread awareness and treatments.
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Sow seeds of change for Tanzanian women
Seeds, fertilizer, and training are catalysts of change for female farmers in Tanzania.
Open schools for brave girls in Pakistan
By now you’ve heard the story of Malala Yousufzai, the brave girl shot by the Taliban for daring to speak out about girls’ education.
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Triggering the ‘girl effect’ in Afghanistan
By sending girls to school for the first time, you can help us create opportunity for thousands of children living in poverty in conflict-ridden Afghanistan.
Help train 150 teachers in South Sudan
Help teachers in South Sudan provide a second chance to children left behind by the education system.
Preventing maternal deaths in Sierra Leone
Simple interventions can help us prevent the needless deaths of mothers and babies in Sierra Leone–and permanently bring down the rate of maternal and child mortality.
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Caring for more mothers in Liberia
Liberia continues to be one of the most dangerous places to be pregnant.
Why we care: In Liberia, only 32% of rural births are attended by skilled personnel.
Creating a network to improve maternal health
Help reduce maternal health risks and needless deaths during childbirth by providing mothers access to prenatal care in South Sudan.