Microfinance allowed these women to buy a cow

June 22nd 2013
I have been on two field trips with the students. Our first trip was to a brac office an area about 2 hours outside the city of Dhaka. The trip took us through many areas were clothing factories are located. Savar is on one of the areas. brac is a very large organization and not only has micro-financing for women, but also banks, schools and is essentially the shadow government for Bangladesh. The ... read more

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Bangladesh came into existence in 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. About a third of this extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development.... ... read more

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Shirley Pidwysocki Clarke

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I am teaching a nursing course in Bangladesh at the International University of Business, Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT). I will not be alone as four students are joining me for the next six weeks. During this time we will be on adventures that will highlight the work of some of the NGOs working in the country. I will also try to share the experience of living with 156 million people. I have traveled a lot with Stan, but this is my first adventure on my own in along time. I hope you enjoy the sights of Dhaka and Bangladesh... full info

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