BRAC is a global leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programs to empower the most marginalized people in extremely poor, conflict-prone, and post-disaster settings. BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and today touches the lives of over 100 million people in 11 countries in Asia and Africa. BRAC takes a holistic approach to alleviating poverty, running programs in education, health, agriculture, microfinance, enterprise development, disaster preparedness, and more. BRAC aims to achieve large-scale, positive change through integrated programs.