Bangladesh

Country Name

174.3 Million

Population

35 Million

Poverty Line

BDT

Currency

Asia

Country Area

About Country

The humanitarian situation in Bangladesh is multifaceted, influenced by various factors including natural disasters, poverty, and Rohingya refugee influx. Bangladesh is prone to cyclones, floods, and other natural disasters, which often result in widespread displacement and damage to infrastructure. Poverty remains a significant challenge, with a substantial portion of the population living below the poverty line. Additionally, Bangladesh has been hosting a large Rohingya refugee population since 2017, fleeing persecution in Myanmar. The Rohingya refugees live in overcrowded camps, facing limited access to basic services and protection concerns. Humanitarian organizations provide assistance, but resources are stretched thin, especially during times of crisis such as natural disasters. International support is essential to address the humanitarian needs of vulnerable populations in Bangladesh effectively.

Building Hope: Children’s Hospital Project

UOSSM is planning on building a children’s hospital equipped with various departments to provide holistic healthcare services in Northern Syria that can benefit more than 10.000 cases monthly.

Context in Country

Bangladesh Mission

Overview:
The UOSSM Humanitarian Mission in Bangladesh took place across several locations, including Dhaka, Uttara, Cox Bazar, and Chittagong, from January 20 to January 23, 2020. This mission was an intensive effort to address urgent needs among Rohingya refugees living in various camps across Bangladesh.

Objective:
To provide essential healthcare, childcare, and empowerment services to Rohingya refugees, ensuring access to medical treatment and supporting the well-being of women and children in refugee camps.

Intervention:
The mission’s key interventions included:

Medical Camps: Establishing six medical camps within Rohingya refugee camps (Gundhum 2, Gundhum 3, Balukhali, and Jamtoli) to provide quality healthcare and access to essential medications.

Mobile Dental Services: Deploying two mobile dental buses to serve a large number of Rohingya refugees, focusing on addressing urgent dental care needs.

Childcare Centers: Creating 15 childcare centers that provide food, education, and recreation for over 3,000 children, offering safe and supportive environments.

Women’s Empowerment Spaces: Establishing women-friendly spaces to empower refugee women, with a focus on teaching sewing skills and fostering personal development.

Impact:
The mission left a lasting impact by meeting the immediate health and welfare needs of Rohingya refugees and offering vital support to women and children, thereby fostering hope and resilience within the community.

People Served:

Healthcare Services: 35,379 Rohingya refugees received essential medical and dental services.

Childcare Support: Over 3,000 children were provided with food, education, and recreational opportunities.

Women’s Empowerment: 905 women participated in skill-building and empowerment activities.

Building Hope: Children’s Hospital Project

UOSSM is planning on building a children’s hospital equipped with various departments to provide holistic healthcare services in Northern Syria that can benefit more than 10.000 cases monthly.