PKSF Competitors

Building a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential.

ASA started its mission in 1978 with the aims to improve the life quality of the people living at the bottom of the socio-economic pyramid and establish a society free from poverty and economic disparity. Since then through its innovative, cost-effective and sustainable microfinance approach, it achieved the status of the most efficient MFI in the world in 2007 as selected by Forbes magazine, USA. Besides, ASA won the “Banking at the bottom of the pyramid” award arranged by the Financial Times, London and International Finance Cooperation (IFC) 2008. Non-financial programs counting Primary Healthcare, Education, Health Awareness, Physiotherapy, Sanitation, Hygiene, Agricultural aids etc. out of its own resources. ASA has been providing technical assistance in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Philippines, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia etc.

BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health was founded in 2004 in Dhaka, Bangladesh to address the unmet public health challenges particular to Asia, Africa and South America. Since inception: • The School has 210 multidisciplinary faculty and staff • The MPH program has had 524 Graduates from 34 countries • It has undertaken 158 research projects including, 31 Covid-19 related research assessments. • Over 109 Partnerships with Global and National Research, Academic & Development Organisations • 612 Peer reviewed Publications (journal articles, International book chapters, etc) • 6200 trained: health and development professionals • Over 214 active civil society and engagements with key stakeholders to influence and impact on programmes and policies. VISION: To be the leading global Public Health Institute for the world’s critical health challenges affecting disadvantaged communities. MISSION: To create innovative public health leaders and solutions through cutting-edge, experiential Education, Training, Research and Advocacy.