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Title:

Bangladesh - Humanitarian Response to the Rohingya Crisis - BRAC 2021

Agreement Number:

7429179 P010267001

Agreement Value:

$1,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 23, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

March 2021 – Following the outbreak of violence in Northern Rakhine State in August 2017, more than 700,000 Rohingya people crossed from Myanmar into Bangladesh over a period of several months. Currently, an estimated 855,000 Rohingya refugees live in 34 highly congested settlements in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The speed and scale of the influx resulted in significant humanitarian needs. With GAC’s support, BRAC provides essential primary healthcare services to Rohingya refugees, focusing on increasing health-seeking behaviour and improving care for women. Project activities include: (1) upgrading and equipping healthcare facilities; (2) providing outpatient care such as medical consultations, immunizations for children, and medication; (3) offering sexual and reproductive health services, medical support and referrals for sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS); (4) training health service providers in sexual and reproductive health and rights, SGBV, MHPSS and adolescent health; and (5) providing training to community health volunteers doing outreach in the refugee camps.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcome for this project is improved health status of Rohingya refugees, especially vulnerable groups such as women, children, survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities.

The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved, suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in communities experiencing humanitarian crises or that are food insecure.

Location:

Dakar, BD

Reference Number:

064-2020-2021-Q4-00417

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

BRAC

Program:

International Development Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.