Bangladesh - Humanitarian Response to Rohingya Refugee Crisis – BRAC 2017

December 2017 – Following the outbreak of violence in Northern Rakhine State in August 2017 more than 647 000 Rohingya crossed from Myanmar into Bangladesh over a period of several months. These refugees joined some 300 000 Rohingya already in Bangladesh following earlier waves of displacement. With GAC’s support BRAC is helping to respond to the immediate water sanitation hygiene and health needs of 51 000 people. Activities include: (1) provision of safe drinking water; (2) installation of latrines and bathing cubicles that take into account women’s and girls’ needs; (3) provision of primary health care services; and 4) provision of sexual and reproductive health services including delivery and antenatal care.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to safe drinking water and sanitary facilities with adequate privacy and security; and (2) increased access and use of comprehensive health services resulting in women accessing the pre-natal services and in women men boys and girls receiving treatment of diarrheal cases and associated illnesses. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or that are facing acute food insecurity.