TED: 4 steps to ending extreme poverty | Shameran Abed

The video discusses the progress in reducing global poverty but highlights the persistent issue of ultra poverty. It introduces BRAC, founded by Fazle Abed, and its innovative graduation approach to combat ultra poverty, focusing on empowering women. The approach includes meeting basic needs, providing assets, training, and social integration. Jurina's success story exemplifies the program's impact. The video also outlines plans to scale the program globally with government collaboration. It concludes with a tribute to Fazle Abed's legacy and a call to action to eradicate ultra poverty.

How does the BRAC program ensure that women are empowered to lift themselves out of poverty?

What impact did the BRAC graduation program have on participants seven years after entering?

What was Fazle Abed's vision for scaling the graduation program globally?