Reports

2019: INNOVATION IN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE In the immediate circumstances of the Rohingya refugee crisis, WFP responded with urgent life -saving food and nutrition assistance as well as provided essential common services. Presently, close to 880,000 refugees are…

by Haseeb Md. Irfanullah It’s hard for me to forget 21 January 2018 − the day I first entered the world’s largest refugee camp with my I_nternational Union for Conservation of Nature_ (IUCN) colleagues. More than 700,000…

Introduction For decades, Bangladesh has offered a safe haven for Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar. However, following widespread military crackdowns in Myanmar's Rakhine state in August 2017, the massive influx of Rohingya refugees has worsened the humanitarian situation…

In Numbers 10,503.921 mt of food assistance distributed US$ 3.82 m cash-based transfers made US$ 92.06 m six months (May 2019-October 2019) net funding requirements for CSP of which US$ 83.16 m is for Cox’s Bazar L2 Emergency Response 1.20…

Background Situated in the disaster-prone region of Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar is extremely vulnerable to natural calamities. Owing to the low elevation of the shores, the region has faced catastrophic floods and cyclones in the last few decades. Through…

Executive Summary The Needs Assessment Working Group is mandated to inform the humanitarian community about the Cyclone “Fani” causing humanitarian impact and assess the needs of distressed people of Bangladesh. This report has attempted to capture an…

IN THIS UPDATE: Preparations for monsoon and cyclone response put communities and protection at the centre Expanding the reach of community centres Fire in Kutupalong quickly contained by authorities and refugees Over 238,000 Rohingya refugees issued with new identity documents UNHCR,…

Highlights • The cyclonic storm Fani has dissipated after crossing Bangladesh with much less damages and impact than initially anticipated. • At the same time, 14 people were killed and 45 sustained injuries due to lightning, falling trees…

SITUATION OVERVIEW In support of the Government of Bangladesh, the humanitarian community in Cox’s Bazar has been engaging in preparedness for possible extreme weather affecting the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities, with Cyclone Fani focusing efforts…

911,359 Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar Since 24 April, Cox’s Bazar humanitarian community took action to prepare for the potential impacts of Cyclone Fani on refugee camps and local populations. A huge effort has been made, in…