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Graduation Story: Alo Rani

By Max Gollin • October 20, 2021 • 1 minute read

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Poverty can be overcome, and the benefits last for generations. Alo Rani (‘light queen’ in Bangla) overcame poverty 18 years ago. Her children and grandchildren continue to shine, generations later.

BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation programme has supported more than 2 million households in Bangladesh like Alo Rani’s to overcome poverty. This is her Graduation story.

BRAC’s work in ending poverty in Bangladesh is supported by its strategic partners the Australian government and Global Affairs Canada.

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