However, a skill development program by Brac helped change his life in 2016. “Then, in early 2016, I learned of a skill development program for people with disabilities being conducted by Brac. Having developed an interest in becoming an entrepreneur, he then applied for three-month-long Brac training course on operating small businesses. Brac’s training programs changed my life.”Eighteen-year-old Sylhet resident Madhobi Rani is another beneficiary of Brac’s skill development programs. According to Brac Area Manager for Sylhet Division Hannan Khan, the organization has trained 1,500 youths in 17 sectors through their skill development programs from 2014-18.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 04, 2019 16:41 UTC