Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG, the visionary founder of BRAC (formerly Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee), received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in 1980. Often referred to as 'Asia's Nobel Prize,' the award recognized his outstanding efforts in organizing a large-scale, self-help program for the rural poor in Bangladesh. Under his leadership, BRAC grew to become one of the largest non-governmental development organizations in the world, impacting millions through its holistic approach to poverty alleviation.
Prize List
Ramon Magsaysay Award 1980 - Sir Fazle Hasan Abed
Curated award and prize reference list.
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