"A lot of countries think you need to be economically strong to invest in education. I think they ought to invest in education to become economically strong." -Sir Fazle Hasan Abed
We are the world’s largest development organisation, dedicated to empowering people living in poverty. We operate across 11 countries, touching the lives of 1 in every 55 people. Learn more about our approach
BRAC is the most astounding social enterprise in the world.
Paul Collier, author of The Bottom Billion
The billion dollars in microloans that BRAC extends each year to poor people is just the beginning of the story of this remarkable organisation.
George Soros, chairman of the Open Society Institute
Through its visionary moves, BRAC has made a huge contribution to social change in Bangladesh and abroad.
Amartya Sen, Nobel laureate in economics
[Sir Fazle Hasan] Abed’s story proves just how much people with vision and commitment can change the world.
Bill Clinton, former president of the United States
By most measures the largest, fastest growing non-governmental organisation in the world – and one of the most businesslike.
The Economist
BRAC has done what few others have. They have achieved success on a massive scale, bringing life-saving health programmes to millions of the world’s poorest people.
Bill Gates, co-chair, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
BRAC in Bangladesh is the best aid group you've never heard of.
Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist
BRAC tackles the causes of poverty, hunger and hopelessness at the root, and plants trees of hope.
Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
What we do
Well being and resilience
Disaster management and climate change
Health, nutrition and population
Water, sanitation and hygiene
Economic development and social protection
Agriculture and food security
Integrated development
Microfinance
Enterprises and investments
Targetting the ultra poor
Expanding horizons
Education
Migration
Skills Development
Urban Development
Empowerment
Community empowerment
Gender justice and diversity
Human rights and legal aid services
Support Programmes
Governance, management and capacity building
Where we work
Latest news
Market management crucial to lead the fight against under nutrition in...
6 September 2016
BRAC Bangladesh recognised for its Client Protection Achievements
1 September 2016
BRAC statement on Supreme Court ruling regarding income tax
03 August 2016
Vision centres for free eye care for the ultra poor
26 July 2016
BRAC evacuates staff from South Sudan
14 July 2016
Voter ID card urgent to reach out govt aid
30 June 2016
Create development projects for poor, reducing allowance-dependence
21 June 2016
Latest Blogs
Connecting the dots: Creating an inclusive digital ecosystem in Bangladesh
June 28 2016
Grace P Sengupta and Maria A May
Digital finance in Bangladesh: Empowering or excluding women?
30 May 2016
Parul Agarwal and Suraj Nair
Join the world’s biggest family. We welcome anyone who wants to create opportunities for people living in poverty.
Visit
We welcome researchers and others interested in our work to visit and gain practical exposure to BRAC's activity in the field. Click here for information.
Career
We are always hiring. To view latest job posting visit Career at BRAC page.
Volunteer or intern
We offer opportunities for longer term engagements and internships in the US, UK and Bangladesh. Click here to see current opportunities.
Contact us
Bangladesh/Headquarters: BRAC Centre, 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212.
Tel: 880-2-9881265. E-mail: info@brac.net
