Dear John,

As a videographer, I spend a lot of time documenting difficult situations. But occasionally, I get to witness something different, like the moment when someone’s life changes for the better. Meeting Minara was one of those moments.

As many of us experience intense heatwaves, Minara and her family are living with other devastating consequences of a changing climate.

Since fleeing persecution in Myanmar eight years ago, Minara and her family have been living in Cox’s Bazar Camp in Bangladesh. When they first arrived, they experienced many hardships. Their shelter leaked and flooded during monsoons and cyclones, making life almost impossible.

“We suffered a lot in the old shelter because of rising water. We couldn’t sleep, we couldn’t cook or eat full meals, and we couldn’t sit or stand properly. Days passed like that.” - Minara

With the support of donors like you, UNHCR was able to provide Minara and her family with a safe shelter. It is elevated to prevent flooding, and benefits from improved drainage systems, solar panels and drinking water tanks. 

Could you help us provide more new homes for people like Minara?

Together, we can help to shelter vulnerable refugees, and protect those hardest hit by extreme weather.

Thank you for your support.