Bangla Press Desk: Qatar Charity has distributed food aid as part of its humanitarian initiative to support host communities affected by the Rohingya refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar.
The aid reached 12,090 individuals across nine distribution points adjacent to the Rohingya camps, read a press release issued by its Dhaka office on Monday.
The host communities, which have long extended support to the displaced Rohingya population, are themselves facing mounting challenges.
These include environmental degradation, deforestation, landslides, water scarcity, and increasing competition for resources such as land, employment, healthcare, and education. The pressure has not only strained local infrastructure but has also given rise to social tensions between refugees and residents.
“We’ve been struggling to manage food for our family as prices have gone up and work is scarce. This food aid will help us feed our children for several days,” said Sukh Bilash, a mother of three from the Teknaf area.
Qatar Charity continues its humanitarian support to both Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh through a variety of projects.
It has made significant strides in providing essential support to Rohingya refugees living in the camps of Cox’s Bazar and Bhasanchar, benefiting over 2,34,313 individuals in the past year. Source: DS
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