Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Since the 1980s, the Rohingya - a stateless Muslim minority from Myanmar (formerly Burma) - have faced persecution, discrimination, and violence in their homeland. Denied citizenship and basic rights, they have been subjected to systemic oppression, including restrictions on movement, education, and healthcare. The situation escalated dramatically in 2017 when a brutal military crackdown forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes in search of safety.

Seeking refuge in Bangladesh

Faced with unimaginable violence and persecution, the Rohingya have turned to neighbouring Bangladesh for refuge. In what has become one of the largest refugee crises in living memory, over a million Rohingya have crossed the border to seek shelter, food and protection from the horrors they left behind. Refugee camps and facilities in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, have become host one of the densest concentrations of refugees, placing immense strain on local resources, infrastructure and finances.

With refugee numbers increasing, those arriving at camps are confronted with dire living conditions, including overcrowding, limited access to clean water and sanitation, and insufficient healthcare. Children are particularly vulnerable, facing malnutrition, disease, and a lack of educational opportunities.

As the world's attention shifts to more recent crisis, conflicts and disasters, it's essential not to forget the ongoing suffering of the Rohingya people and the urgent need for humanitarian assistance.

Our work with refugees and host communities

Working closely with our Bangladesh office, we are on the ground actively implementing multiple programmes for both the displaced Rohingya population and Bangladeshis living in poverty. Since 2017, we've been able to stage significant number of successful interventions and programmes that have provided health, shelter, safety and vocational training to give hope of a brighter future for recipients. These programmes include: