Based in New York, BRAC USA is the North American affiliate of BRAC. BRAC USA provides comprehensive support to BRAC around the world by raising awareness about its work to empower the poor in 11 countries across South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa and mobilizing resources to support its programs in education, health care, girls' empowerment, agriculture, human and legal rights, and more. BRAC USA works closely with its international counterparts to design and implement cost-effective and evidence-based poverty innovations worldwide. BRAC USA is an independent 501(c)(3) organization.