BRAC Uganda Annual Report 2010

BRAC is one of the leading development organisations in Uganda, providing access to finance and critical livelihood development services to thousands of the country’s poorest. Since its establishment in 2006, BRAC has grown to become one of the largest employers in the country, with a local workforce of over 1,800 experts and development professionals, 84% of whom are female. BRAC’s multifaceted, microfinance multiplied development approach is based on a recognition of the hetegeneity of the poor and their needs. In addition to providing access to various financial services and livelihood development support, we also operate interventions in the areas of health, education, youth development, agriculture, poultry and livestock. BRAC programmes currently run in 94 branch offices across 42 districts of the country, covering a population of 3,222,714. Our efforts to alleviate poverty and facilitate development in Uganda have received national and global recognition.