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BRAC: Poverty Alleviation

Author:BRAC
Description:BRAC, formerly known as Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, was established as a relief and rehabilitation organisation in 1972 after the Bangladesh Liberation War. Over the years BRAC has gradually evolved into a large and multifaceted development organisation with the twin objectives of “Alleviation of Poverty and Empowerment of the Poor”. BRAC mainly focuses on women and has developed its own strategy to take resources and services to the grassroots level.
Regions:South Asia
Countries:Bangladesh
Type:Website
URL:http://www.brac.net/povf.htm
Date entered:2001-12-28

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