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Today the *Generating Better Livelihoods for Grant Recipients project (GBL)*, a partnership initiative between the *DSD, SASSA, NDA, FinMark Trust (FMT), and BRAC International* hosted Brac delegation, led by with Mr. Jerome Oberreit, Executive Director of BRAC Global. As the GBL Project continues to attract international attention within the BRAC Global network, particularly regarding the pivotal role played by the Government of South Africa in leading the implementation of this innovative graduation programme.
The objectives of the session were to:
• Provide BRAC Global leadership with an overview of the GBL Project as a government-led graduation model implemented through DSD and its agencies (SASSA and NDA), in collaboration with partners from the private and NGO sectors.
• Share lessons and insights from the implementation of the project, including perspectives on future plans from government stakeholders.
• Showcase the strength of collaborative partnerships between government, the private sector, and civil society in advancing sustainable livelihoods in South Africa.
SASSA was represented by CEO Mr Themba Matlou, with other representatives from other government stakeholders,namely: Social Development; Agriculture; Small Business Development and the National Youth Development Agency.
During the session Mr. Matlou shared with the delegates the mandate of SASSA, and the support that the Agency is providing to the project, including hosting the project team members both in SASSA Head quarters as well as the Local Offices where the project is piloting. He further shared that the project is very important and needs to move beyond the pilot and scale up in all provinces and target at least 5 million grant recipients.
This engagement will culminate into site visit in the Free State (Welkom) on the 06 November 2025.
#GeneratingBetterLivelihoods
#SASSACARES
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What’s the key to a climate-resilient future?
Christina Chan, Senior Director at BRAC Climate Hub, shared her ideas during the Frugal Innovation Forum 2025 in Bangladesh.
Read the interview: thedailystar.net/opinion/int…
#ClimateAction #Resilience #FrugalInnovation #BRAC #Bangladesh
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Three key takeaways from the first day of Frugal Innovation Forum 2025:
1. Climate adaptation should not be only about survival. It should be about living a dignified life, with access to livelihoods and a space for growth.
2. Transformative adaptation must be about system shifts, not just seasonal tweaks.
3. Localisation is not translation, it is transformation. Change cannot be expected just by incorporating technology. Communities' access, readiness, and trust are pre- requisites for the adoption of climate advisories.
Keep an eye on BRAC’s channels tomorrow to learn more about making adaptation work for the people living on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
#FIF2025
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The future of adaptation is being shaped now. Hear from BRAC’s Executive Director, Asif Saleh, on why FIF 2025 matters— and why your voice is needed.
Sign up for early access to FIF 2025: forms.gle/bzpgz5PWTvZiX3DA7
#FIF2025 #FIFforfuture #FIFFieldToForum
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Rising Heat. Rising Action.
As heatwaves intensify, threatening health, livelihoods, and the economy, urgent climate action is no longer a choice — it’s a necessity.
In partnership with the Government of Bihar’s @brlps_jeevika and @BRACworld, MHT is launching a 'Heat Awareness Campaign' across urban poor communities in #Bihar.
This campaign aims to equips JEEViKA beneficiaries and the wider urban poor with the knowledge and tools to stay safe, protect incomes, and build resilience in the face of #extremeheat.
By integrating a climate lens into urban livelihoods, we’re not just raising awareness — we’re building climate-smart communities for tomorrow.
Because resilience starts with informed communities and collective action.
#JEEViKA #PMC #ClimateResilientLivelihoods #Bihar #Heatwave #ClimateResilience #UrbanPoor #Livelihoods #MHTImpact #BRACUPGI #SHGs #ClimateAdaptation
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Philanthropy is barely scratching the surface when it comes to funding #ClimateAdaptation 🌍💰
While giving for climate change is growing, only 3.6-6.1% goes to adaptation. It's time for foundations to step up and help close the finance gap.
🔗 bit.ly/4c9qOHY
#ClimateFinance
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We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Government of #Brazil and bring together key global actors to tackle #poverty through the socioeconomic inclusion sprint: bit.ly/40NwW4I #G20Brazil
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The @WorldBank 's IDA programme is one of the most efficient & effective aid programmes ever invented.
In December the world comes together to replenish its funds.
Today senior MPs have united to call for the UK lead from the front & to significantly boost our contribution!
See our letter to the Chancellor here 👇
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This image captures the situation in Adampur village, Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district. Floodwaters have spread across Moulvibazar as well as Feni, Noakhali, Comilla, Khagrachari, Chattogram, and Habiganj. BRAC teams are already on the ground assessing the damage and providing emergency assistance.
BRAC has also convened a meeting with BRAC District Coordinators (BDCs) to coordinate disaster response efforts. Close communication is being maintained with field-level disaster management committees. Use of the emergency fund has been activated as well.
Our staff are actively involved in rescuing residents trapped in flooded areas and bringing them to shelters.
Special focus is being given to the most vulnerable, including children, pregnant women, lactating mothers, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.
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The High Court dismissed the writ seeking protection for agitating students, directing police to act per the Constitution.
I urged to protect unarmed people, and do not shoot students on sight. #HumanRights
bonikbarta.net/home/news_des…
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#Dhaka was at a standstill as thousands of demonstrators blocked key intersections, demanding justice for those killed in the quota reform movement.
Students, teachers, and guardians unite at Central Shaheed Minar to voice their demands.
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Bangladesh protesters return to the streets to demand PM’s removal — in pictures.
🔗: aje.io/iy4kwz
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Trafalgar Square in London was filled to the brim w/ Bangladeshis demanding justice for the students killed in Bangladesh.
These protests follow similar diaspora led protests across Europe in Paris and Rome.
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Still no internet in Bangladesh. In Dhaka, people are said to be running out of cash as the ATMs aren’t working. Hearing A lot of fear, understandably, given how indiscriminately and callously people have been killed.
⚠️ Update: Metrics show #Bangladesh remains cut off three full days after authorities imposed a national Internet shutdown amid student protests.
The blackout continues despite a Supreme Court ruling to limit quotas, as protesters demand accountability for over a hundred deaths.
ALT Graph from NetBlocks showing the network connectivity in Bangladesh from July 13, 2024, to July 21, 2024. The y-axis represents normalized connectivity, ranging from 0% to 100%, and the x-axis represents the dates. Connectivity remains close to 100% until late July 18, 2024, when it sharply drops to around 10%, indicating a significant disruption in internet connectivity. The disruption continues through July 21, 2024. A red horizontal arrow labeled 'DISRUPTION' indicates the period of disruption. The graph background is dark, with green lines and text for connectivity data.
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A personal note: this year I met hundreds of students and youth at Dhaka University, Jahangirnagar University and a youth forum engaged in evidence-based policy advocacy. They were brilliant & passionate & patriotic. I felt so happy that the nation’s future was in their hands. 🇧🇩
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BANGLADESH 🇧🇩: @amnesty's South Asia Regional Researcher @taqbirhuda speaks to @AJEnglish about the ongoing crisis and how the internet shutdown blocks human rights monitoring. #ProtectTheProtest #SaveBangladeshiStudents
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London folks supporting the Bangladesh students. History is echoing very loudly here. (Yes, London does have its own Shaheed Minar) 🇧🇩
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This morning, I spoke with two doctors in Dhaka. Both of them mentioned that due to limited means of communication, they are struggling to arrange blood for the injured and critically injured protesters.
The blood banks in Dhaka are almost empty. Because of the curfew and ongoing clashes, donors from around Dhaka are unable to come. The shortage of required blood has led to many deaths. All hospital staff have come forward to donate blood, but the supply is inadequate compared to the demand.
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Curfew extended in Bangladesh as top court is set to rule on job quotas that sparked deadly unrest apnews.com/article/banglades…
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@nomhossain breaking it down on the unfolding crisis in Bangladesh