Bangladesh-based non-government organisation BRAC has been selected for a
$ 1.0 million worth global award for replicating one of its health
projects for slum dwellers in Africa.
Drug-maker GSK and the international NGO Save the Children jointly award
different organisations with the ‘Healthcare Innovation Award’ as part
of its ambitious partnership to save millions of children’s lives.
BRAC has been recognised for its ‘comprehensive’ mother, infant and
child health programme, Manoshi, which it implements in Dhaka slums.
The project ensures births in skilled hands and quick referral to those who need emergency care.
Nearly 100 organisations from 29 developing countries applied for the award, of whom five were selected.
BRAC will also receive an extra $ 300,000 to test the Manoshi project in
Sierra Leone slums where under-five and maternal mortality rates are
amongst the highest in the world.
Founded in 1972, BRAC is known as the world’s largest NGO. It also operates in various countries outside Bangladesh. (source)