Dear John Did you know that Kutupalong in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh is the world’s biggest refugee settlement? Since 2017, it’s hosted more than 900,000 Rohingya refugees who’ve fled unimaginable violence in neighbouring Myanmar. We had our work cut out making a safe space for families who fled their homes with little else but their lives. However, with support from people like you, we’ve provided shelter, sanitation, education and security to thousands of refugees. See what we’ve achieved so far: - 70% reduction in mortality rates due to nutritious food, medical care, sturdy shelters and good sanitation.
- 23 health facilities operating in Cox’s Bazar.
- 351km of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, steps and drainage to reduce the threat of injury and damage from monsoon floods and other dangerous weather.
- 370,000 people benefitting from improved water, sanitation and hygiene facilities so far.
- 500 women from the settlement and the local area learning crafts and tailoring to increase their employment opportunities.
- 1,602 learning spaces across the settlement.
- 2,818 children on special feeding programmes to combat malnutrition.
- 36,804 people participating in activities to support mental health.
- 51,938 children attending primary education facilities.
- 200,000 people’s homes no longer at risk from flooding and landslides after strengthening buildings, renewing infrastructure and relocating families.
- 500,000 people registered and issued with ID cards so far – giving them access to vital services and freedoms.
We’ve achieved a lot, but we can’t afford to stop. So many vulnerable women, children and families depend on our work. Can you support us with a donation and make sure we’re there for more than 900,000 Rohingya refugees? Best wishes, Aamir Sohail
UNHCR Supporter Communications P.S. Read here how UNHCR and its partners are improving health care and saving lives by offering free medical consultations to Rohingya refugees.
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