“No child’s pain should go unnoticed” — helping Omar play again
When Omar broke his arm playing sport, his mother, struggling to make ends meet in a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh, didn’t notice the severity of the injury. A child protection worker supported by AHP helped them get medical care.
Shifting gender roles at home for a more equal future
Nur Mohammad and his wife Mariam grew up in traditional Rohingya households, where the roles of men and women were rigidly defined. After attending workshops supported by AHP and World Vision, they are changing norms at home and in their community.
AHP support to livelihoods in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Livelihoods training, cash grants and market linkages for the host community, and cash for work opportunities for Rohingya refugees, are enabling families to increase their income and strengthen their resilience in Bangladesh.
Transforming a new bride’s future with hearing aids
When Azida’s new husband and in-laws discovered her hearing disability, she was threatened with divorce. With the help of World Vision through AHP, hearing aids have transformed her quality of life.
Working with men and boys to reduce violence against women in Rohingya camps
Oxfam is working with men and boys to end violence against women and girls in Rohingya communities living in camps in Bangladesh, with the support of AHP.
Specialised, accessible rehabilitation support for Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar
After suffering a stroke in 2021, Rohingya refugee Hassan was left unable to walk or stand, and without access to rehabilitation services. Through a partnership between Save the Children and Humanity & Inclusion, Hassan and other Rohingya people with disabilities now have access to specialised services at their local health post.
Yamin's chance to follow her teaching dreams in Myanmar
Increasing the number of girls and women in the classroom, both among students and as teachers, has been one of the aims of the AHP Education in Emergencies response in Myanmar. 19-year-old Yamin Khin now has the opportunity to work as an Assistant Volunteer Teacher at the same learning centre where she studied.
Earning cash while building a safer community in Bangladesh
A cash for work program being implemented through the AHP and CARE in Cox’s Bazar, Bangaldesh, is providing income earning opportunities for vulnerable groups such as female-headed households, while improving resilience to disasters.
Building teacher confidence and parent involvement in Myanmar learning centres
Volunteer teachers at temporary learning centres in Myanmar’s IDP camps have been empowered to improve their skills inside and outside the classroom through training and resources delivered by Save the Children.
Indigenous youth leaders educating the next generation in Bangladesh
Chakma people in Bangladesh have traditionally had limited access to formal education. But new early childhood and adolescent education centres supported by AHP partners are creating opportunities.
From ashes to clinic in just two days: fires create new challenges in Cox’s Bazar
Australian Humanitarian Partnership agencies have been supporting those impacted by a series of fires in refugee camps in Bangladesh, but damage to their facilities has created new challenges.
Vital support for young mothers in Cox's Bazar - Bangladesh
The provision of adolescent sexual reproductive health services is an important component of the AHP Rohingya Response in Bangladesh.
Reaching out on sexual reproductive health - Bangladesh
AHP partners are playing a critical role in the delivery of sexual and reproductive health services to Rohingya families in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. CARE is supporting two static Government of Bangladesh health clinics in two camps, and delivering extensive outreach services across three. A young Rohingya woman shares her experience of the services received.
Lessons continue in Cox’s Bazar
Children’s Learning Centres funded through the Australian Humanitarian Response to support the Rohingya in Bangladesh allow children to continue a form of learning.
Hygiene and menstrual health: supporting female refugees - Bangladesh
Ensuring women can maintain their mobility, dignity and menstrual health is a key focus of this AHP-supported response for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
BioFil Toilets in Cox’s Bazar - Bangladesh
After four years of field trials in Bangladesh, Oxfam adopted the ingenious BioFil Toilet for the Rohingya refugee response.
Under looming dark clouds, Rohingya children await a second chance
In 2017, Save the Children received $3 million through the AHP to respond to the Myanmar-Bangladesh crisis.
"We can drink water whenever we need to” - Bangladesh
In 2017, Oxfam Australia in partnership with CARE Australia, received $3 million for their Rohingya response in Bangladesh.
Child protection in emergencies: Interactive popular theatre - Bangladesh
In 2017, Save the Children received $3 million through the AHP to respond to the Myanmar-Bangladesh crisis.
Nur* stands outside the Oxfam latrine installed near her home
In 2017, Oxfam in partnership with CARE, received $3 million for their Rohingya response in Bangladesh.