BRAC (formerly known as Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee) was founded by Sir Fazle in 1972, and has since helped lift more than 150 million people out of poverty with advancements in the poultry, seed, and dairy industries in Bangladesh. BRAC has spread its approach to 10 other developing countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Liberia, Haiti, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Sir Fazle's developmental programs have focused on ways to help increase crop yields, livestock production, and research and development on new seed varieties, while keeping sustainability, adaptability, climate change, the environment and affordability in mind. As a result, more than 500,000 farmers have access to efficient farming practices, technologies, and financial support services to help manage and control their livelihood.
Empowering women through microcredit programs, small loans, education, and healthcare has also been a primary focal point to give women the tools they need to be an agency in their village and help unite their community. BRAC recently made a pledge to reach 2.7 million additional girls through schooling, teacher training, empowerment programs, and scholarships.
BRAC has more than 110,000 employees around the world, with an additional 150,000 BRAC-trained entrepreneurs that provide affordable goods and services, such as seed, medicine and training, to their rural neighbors.
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