Almost a million people have fled from the Rakhine state of Myanmar to Bangladesh till now.
This is the population of a city the size of Washington D.C. Tired, sick and hungry, many have trekked for weeks to get to the border. They have no homes and no possessions, and have arrived in a damp, muddy hillside with no drinking water, shelter, food, medical services or latrines.
Thousands of families are at risk of disease outbreaks, floods, and landslides over the next three months.
What we are focusing on
Maternal, neonatal and child health, through 60 mobile health camps, 10 fixed clinics and door-to-door visits
Tube wells and latrines and to ensure access to safe drinking water and sanitation
Keeping children safe from exploitation, and helping to establish a sense of normalcy through child-friendly spaces
Delivering children’s clothing, tarpaulins, sleeping mats, solar lamps, buckets, water vessels and sanitary napkins
What you can do
People urgently need your support. Please donate now.
Within Bangladesh:
Account name:
BRAC
Bank name:
BRAC Bank
Account number:
150120-2316474001
Bkash number:
01730321765 (instruction)
BRAC is close to fully funding the first six months of its near term, immediate humanitarian response efforts. We are now raising funds for longer term needs, which will require multiple millions more. This will be a long-term challenge, but we are committed to supporting the people in the region, providing healthcare and education, creating livelihood alternatives, and building a thriving and successful community.
