BRAC

$20,000,000.00 CAD

≈ $0.48 for every person in Canada ≈ 260 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Global Affairs Canada
Program
Recipient country
Bangladesh
Fiscal year
2006-2007
Agreement period
January 31, 2007 – August 6, 2012
Project status
Closed
Reference
CA-3-A033044001

Published purpose

This project strengthens the livelihood means of the “ultra-poor” (poorest of the poor) by providing them with assets such as grants, customized micro-enterprise development training, essential health care, and support from their fellow community members to bring them into the mainstream of their community. The project increases social and political support for pro-poor policies and enhances services and legal protection for the most vulnerable amongst the poor. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity for donors to learn more about innovative poverty alleviation approaches.

In plain English AI-generated

This project supports ultra-poor individuals in Bangladesh by providing assets, training, health care, and community support to improve their livelihoods and access to services, while also promoting pro-poor policies and legal protections.

Category: Foreign Aid Development Primarily funds activity outside Canada

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