The UK is providing an additional £2.3 million (over 300 million
Taka) in humanitarian support for the Rohingya refugees and host
communities in Bangladesh.
This new UK support will provide Rohingya communities with health
care, shelter, and basic site management support. It will also
strengthen safeguarding systems for Rohingya refugees and host
communities in Cox’s Bazar.
Acting British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, , announced this additional
funding during a visit to the Rohingya camps and host communities
in Cox’s Bazar in the aftermath of cyclone Mocha.
Implemented by the International Organization for Migration
(IOM), this new UK support responds to ongoing needs in the
Rohingya camps. It will help refugees to rebuild their shelters
following the largescale fire in Camp 11 in March 2023, which
destroyed 2,800 shelters; and Cyclone Mocha in May, which has
reportedly affected 37,000 Rohingya refugees.
Acting British High Commissioner to Bangladesh said
“The UK stands with Rohingya and host communities as they look to
recover from the impact of Cyclone Mocha.
“I am proud to announce this new UK support of £2.3 million,
which will help respond to recent tragedies as well as the
ongoing needs in the camps and host communities. The UK remains
committed to supporting the Government of Bangladesh to find a
sustainable solution to this crisis and is providing vital
humanitarian support.”
IOM Bangladesh’s Chief of Mission Abdusattor Esoev said
“This support comes at a critical time when Rohingya refugees and
the host communities in Cox’s Bazar are facing immense challenges
due to recent disasters, and ongoing humanitarian needs,
especially in the aftermath of the devastating fire and Cyclone
Mocha.
“With the support of the UK, we will be able to provide essential
healthcare, shelter, site management support, and strengthen
safeguarding systems for those affected. The partnership between
IOM and the UK government has been instrumental in responding to
the Rohingya crisis, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to
support the people in need with humanitarian assistance.”
Since 2017, the UK has provided £352 million of humanitarian
support to Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.
