Where We Work : South Sudan

"In 2008, BRAC was honoured to be awarded the 2008 Hilton Humanitarian Prize of USD 1.5 million. We have dedicated all the prize money to accelerating our programmes in Southern Sudan and helping poor families unleash their full potential."

-Chairperson's Statement, Fazle Hasan Abed

Since our launch in 2007, BRAC has grown to become the largest NGO and provider of microfinance in South Sudan. We now operate 38 branches in seven states with more than 22,000 microfinance members. Up to the end of 2009, we had disbursed USD 5.67 million in loans to poor women. BRAC takes an integrated approach to helping people rise out of poverty and realise their potential. We provide support services in agriculture, health and youth education. BRAC’s programmes are bolstered by rigorous research, monitoring and auditing. To build capacity, we comprehensively train our members and staff. At the end of 2009, we employed 462 Sudanese (92% women), many of whom are promoted within the organisation.

We are currently running successful programmes in:

• Microfinance
  
• Education
• Health
• Agriculture & Food Security

 We provide support through:

• Training
• Research and Evaluation
• Partnership