Our Perspective on Cultural Rights, Conservation, and Community Empowerment

The right to culture refers to the ability of every individual and community to access, participate in, preserve, and develop cultural life. According to UNESCO, cultural rights include heritage, language, traditions, artistic expression, and participation in the digital environment. These rights are both individual and collective, allowing people to maintain their identity while contributing to […]

The climate crisis is coming to our plates. Here’s how we need to support farmers

Smallholder farmers – many of them women – grow most of the food consumed in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. They must be front and centre in locally led solutions for addressing climate change and bolstering food security. This article is written by Asif Saleh, Executive Director of BRAC, and Denmark’s Climate Ambassador Ole Thonke. We are […]

It’s like learning the future! How girls in Afghanistan are getting a chance to enjoy learning at after-school centres

This April marked a milestone for 1,900 students who graduated from BRAC’s 76 after-school learning centres—places where children continue to learn despite tremendous odds. These centres fill critical gaps where public schools are struggling, largely due to limited resources and growing barriers to access. Meanwhile, the gender divide continues to widen. According to a 2025 UN […]

Policy Recommendations for Building Climate Resilience for the Most Vulnerable During Heatwaves in India

Boudewijn Weijermars, Shweta S. Banerjee, Ramesh Veluru, Courtney Calardo •  February 21, 2024 • 6 minute read Image (above) credit: Mahila Housing Trust By Boudewijn Weijermars, Technical Advisor; Shweta S. Banerjee, India Country Lead; Ramesh Veluru, India Programme Officer; and Courtney Calardo, Head of Communications, at BRAC International Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative India is not alone in […]

What does it take to start over? The refugee crisis in the words of a South Sudanese mother

Yabu Annet was born in South Sudan, and now lives in the Imvepi refugee settlement in north-western Uganda. Fortunately, her adopted country has one of the world’s most progressive refugee policies. Yet, challenges persist — systemic inequalities continue to shape the lives of displaced families, trapping them in cycles of poverty that span generations. At […]