The 18 Promises

BRAC has set 18 rules regarding different aspects of lifestyle for those receiving BRAC's support, in order to establish much more organized and successful lives.

01. We shall not do malpractice and injustice
02. We will work hard and bring prosperity to our family
03. We will send our children to school
04. We will adopt family planning and keep our family sizes small
05. We will try to be clean and keep our house tidy
06. We will always drink pure water
07. We will not keep our food uncovered and will wash our hands and face before meals
08. We will construct latrines and will not leave our stool where it doesn’t belong
09. We will cultivate vegetables and trees in and around our house
10. We will try to help others under all circumstances
11. We will fight against polygamy and injustices to our wives and all women
12. We will be loyal to the organisation and abide by its rules and regulations
13. We will not sign anything without having a good understanding of what it means
14. We will attend weekly meetings regularly and on time
15. We will always abide by the decisions of the weekly group meeting
16. We will regularly deposit our weekly savings
17. If we receive a loan we will repay it on time
18. We will give equal opportunities to girls as well as boys