Project timeline: 2026-2028 
Focus area: Bangladesh

BRAC is a global development organisation working to expand economic opportunities for underserved communities, with a strong focus on women’s livelihoods. 

BESTSELLER Foundation has backed an initiative in Bangladesh to strengthen opportunities for women in the country’s growing handicraft sector. The initiative combines improved working conditions for 12,000 women artisans across 300 craft centers and access to zero‑interest capital for more than 150 small and medium-sized enterprises.

The work focuses on increasing income opportunities, strengthening how businesses and artisans connect and work together, and expanding women’s access to ownership and economic independence. Through improved working conditions, access to health and education, and better access to financial solutions, vulnerable women are better able to engage with markets and earn an income.

The aim is to back long-term growth in a sector that is playing an increasingly important role in Bangladesh’s economy – while expanding opportunities for women across the value chain.

Learn more about BRAC Bangladesh here