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Dhaka, Bangladesh·Est. 1972

BRAC

Empowering people to realise their potential.

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Founded in Bangladesh, BRAC is the world's largest non-governmental development organisation, reaching over 100 million people across Asia and Africa.

2022 revenue
$1.10B
Program ratio
88%
Founded
1972
Operating in
7+ countries

Where they work

Headquarters in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Operating across 7+ countries.

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History

A timeline since 1972.

  1. 1972
    Founded by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed

    Post-independence rehabilitation work in Sulla, Bangladesh.

  2. 2002
    International expansion begins in Afghanistan

Impact

Key outcomes reported by the organisation.

100M+
People reached
30,000+
Schools operated

Funding

Annual revenue & program efficiency.

Estimated figures — not yet linked to an official registry.

YearRevenue (USD)Program ratioBar
2022$1.10B88%

Where the money goes

Rough estimate for 2022. Charities don't make profits — this shows how income is spent.

Programs & direct aid
88%
≈ $920M
Management & admin
7%
≈ $69M
Fundraising
5%
≈ $56M

About $55M of income was not spent that year — typically held in reserves or endowment for future work.

Program share reported by the organisation; admin/fundraising split is estimated. Total spending is estimated.

Registry references

Where this profile can be verified or synced.

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