Promoting Shelter Upgradation and Community Building for Rohingya Refugees in Bhasan char and Cox’s bazar District
The project focuses on strengthening the livelihoods and self-reliance of Rohingya refugees in Bhasan Char through skills development, training, and economic opportunities. It began with livelihood counselling sessions to introduce the project and identify suitable trades, followed by training on life skills, financial literacy, decision-making, and personal safety. Participants are receiving off-farm and on-farm vocational training in areas such as hand stitching, embroidery, aquaculture, and agriculture, with in-kind support provided to help them apply their skills.
To promote income generation, the project organizes product fairs in Chitta... Read More
Major Achievements
500
Out of the targeted 500 participants (100 on-farm and 400 off-farm), training has been completed for 22%, is ongoing for 16%, and the remaining 62% is scheduled for the current and next quarters.
Training room setup completed with proper decoration and grill fencing to ensure a secure and conducive learning environment.
Beneficiary database and Cash-for-Work (CFW) tracker have been updated to ensure accurate monitoring and reporting.
Skills Development Among Rohingya Refugees
A major achievement of the project is the successful setup of a secure and well-equipped training space, creating a safe and conducive environment for skills development among Rohingya refugees in Bhasan Char.
Major Activities
Conducted livelihood counselling sessions to guide beneficiaries on skill development opportunities.
Delivered training on life skills, financial literacy, and decision-making to build foundational capacities.
Provided off-farm and on-farm vocational training in trades like sewing, embroidery, aquaculture, and agriculture.
Distributed in-kind support to both new and previous beneficiaries to initiate or expand income-generating activities.
Organized product fairs and installed kiosks in Dhaka and Chittagong to promote and sell refugee-made products.
Launched social media campaigns to increase visibility and market reach.
Engaged beneficiaries in Cash-for-Work programs for short-term income and community service involvement.
Project Objective
Resilience of vulnerable Rohingya community households in Bhasan Char increased through gaining skills and receiving sustainable self-reliance opportunities.
Geographical Coverage
Bhasan Char
Targeted Beneficiaries
750 (Male- 288, Female-462)
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Stories of Inspiration
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Success Stories
𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐝: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
At 45, Nasir Ahmed, a Rohingya refugee living in Bhasan Char, has taken inspiring steps toward a better future through the Livelihood Programme supported by IOM Bangladesh and funded by Japan - The Government of Japan, implemented by 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐘𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈. He successfully completed 30 days of Plot-Based Agriculture training along with 4 days of Life Skills training. Upon completion, he received in-kind support and was allocated Plot No. 57, giving him the opportunity to begin farming independently. Though Nasir has no formal education, his dedication to supporting his family-including his two children has always driven him forward. Before joining the programme, he earned just 1,000 BDT per month. Today, with new skills and access to farmland, his monthly income has risen to 5000 to 7,000 BDT, bringing renewed stability, dignity, and hope to his household.
