Where We Work : Sri Lanka

BRAC started operations in Sri Lanka in 2005, shortly after the Asian Tsunami, to address the crucial needs of the communities affected by the disaster. BRAC believed that with its three decades of development experience in post-war, flood and cyclone ravaged Bangladesh, it could significantly contribute in assisting the Sri Lankan people to rebuild their country and subsequently improve their economic condition and quality of life. Initially, as part of a disaster rehabilitation package, we helped to build capacity in the areas of health, education and agriculture in the worst-affected regions of Sri Lanka. BRAC then transitioned into longer term livelihood development through microfinance. Currently, we serve 100,985 women borrowers and provide extensive training and support to build the capacity of our programme staff (86% of whom are women). We are also working to provide capacity development support to other NGO’s in the country.

We are currently running successful programmes in:

• Microfinance
• Capacity Development Programme
• Sustainable Livelihoods Programme

BRAC Sri Lanka Annual Report 2009