By Editorial
Education Minister, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni has applauded BRAC International, for impactful effort in empowering communities.
The First Lady made the remarks on March 30, 2023 at Speke Resort Munyonyo as BRAC celebrated its 50 year anniversary titled “50 Years of Igniting Hope from Bangladesh to the World”
BRAC Uganda and BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd organised the event, where prominent guests and dignitaries attended from different government institutions, non-governmental organisations, microfinance institutions, social enterprises and other notable organisations.
Speaking at the event, Janet Museveni paid special tribute to BRAC’s founder, the late Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, for sharing his dream of empowering people and communities, in Bangladesh and beyond.
She expressed her admiration for BRAC’s work and impact in Uganda saying “My hope and prayer is that their work in Uganda will rub off on our people so that they can learn to build, to empower themselves, to work with integrity and change the face of Uganda.
In her welcome address, Spera Atuhairwe, the Country Director of BRAC Uganda expressed her gratitude to the communities, stakeholders and partners that work with BRAC to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
Shameran Abed, the Executive Director of BRAC International, in his speech, thanked the First Lady for the invitation she extended to Sir Fazle to bring BRAC to Uganda. END