The objective of the Helping Hand for Relief & Development-Orphan Sponsorship Program (HHRD-OSP) is to provide basic support to the eight to fifteen-year-old orphan children of the Rohingya Refugees through different services, training and programs. Under this project various activities have been undertaken like health checkups, eye and other checkups, mental health support program, awareness building campaign, character-building sessions, training on cross-cutting, inclusive education, and training on modern communication skills. Moreover, through operating the activities of the program, the orphans of the Rohingya Refugees are getting food packs, nutrition support, educational materials, including books, pencils, pens and notebooks, hygiene kits, and Eid gifts on a regular basis. The Community, including local administration, is very pleased with the initiative taken by AMAN through this project. As a result, AMAN is getting all kinds of local and administrative support during implementation of the project. Different higher governmental officials visited the various ongoing activities of the project and expressed their satisfaction and gratitude for the great initiative taken by AMAN through the project. At present, two hundred orphans are getting the benefit of this project, but there are still opportunities to expand these services as a huge number of orphans staying at the Rohingya Refugee Camp are still beyond the support of this project. AMAN has a dream to include all of the orphans of the Rohingya Refugees. At this stage, AMAN needs more funds to include the rest of the orphans of Rohingya refugee camps.
Newsletter of Health Post & Diagnostic Center
Newsletter of Health and Diagnostic Center With a view to ensuring a better health service to the people of Rohingya Camp in Cox’s Bazar area, AMAN has launched HHRD-UK funded project titled “Helping Hand for Relief & Development- Health and Diagnostic Center (HHRD-HDC)” dated 25 October 2024, and the project will continue till 24 October 2025. The project consists of twenty-two members including Medical Officers, Pharmacists, Lab technologists, Nurses and Management staff. This project has been designed to cover health-related support, such as general health services, skin diseases, eye care services, mental health counselling, minor OT & circumcision, USG, ECG, eye cataract service and diagnostic service. Under this project, a total of 84,119 Rohingya and host citizens received general health treatment, In addition, eye care, and skin disease services were provided to 2,552 and 7,476 Rohingya and local people respectively from January 2024 to November 2024. There is still a great opportunity to serve more people under this project. If more medical equipment is provided under this project, it will be possible to extend its services to the Rohingya community and vulnerable local citizens. As there is a huge demand for ensuring more treatment from both sides, Rohingya community and host people, more funding for this project can accelerate getting medical benefits for vulnerable people on a large scale.
Success Story of Muhammad Junayed
Muhammad Junayed Assalamu waalikum. My name is Muhammad Junayed. I live in Camp-15, Block-B, Jamtali, Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. One day, I had a pain in my waist, After that, I went to a hospital in Jamtali locality, the doctor there wrote a referral paper, thenI brought the referral paper to Camp-16, Helping Hand Hospital, and received treatment. There, the duty doctor treated me well and recommended some tests: urine, ultrasound, and heart test. The test results revealed that I have a stone in my kidney. Accordingly, the doctor prescribed me medication and provided the necessary medicines. The doctor has advised me to take the medicines regularly. I am hopeful that Allah will cure my illness through these medicines and treatment. I have been receiving treatment at Helping Hand Hospital since 2024. They provide me proper medicines and excellent treatment. I haven’t found a hospital as good as Helping Hand Hospital anywhere else. I sincerely thanks the people involved with this service.
Winter Clothes Program
The Rohingya crisis, now in its sixth year in Bangladesh, continues to present dire circumstances for nearly 1 million refugees where a considerable percentage of these refugees are affected by disabilities (1%) and severe medical conditions (0.38%). A significant number of children are acutely malnourished (12%) and chronically malnourished (41%). Situated in Cox’s Bazar, they face ongoing challenges such as fires, cyclones, monsoons, and accommodation crisis. Most of these refugees are women, children, and aged people. About 52% are women and girls while more than half are children. Aims and Objectives: AMAN through the “Winter Relief Program 2023-24” outlined specific and focused goals aimed at assisting in total 640+216 (Cox’s Bazar & Netrokona) units of winter relief including warm clothes to 640+216 vulnerable Rohingya Refugee families during the harsh winter conditions. Outcomes: The project distributed (640+214) 854 packages of relief both Cox’s Bazar and Netrokona units of Winter Relief pack and each beneficiary received i) Blanket – 1pc, ii) Hoodie (Children) – 1pc, iii) Shawl (Man) – 1pc, iv) Shawl (Woman) – 1pc, v) Mosquito net – 1 Pc, vi) Winter Cap – 1 Pc, vii) Sock (Baby) – 1 Pair. The warmth from these clothing items has improved their physical comfort, declined the rate of cold affected diseases as well as ensured overall well-being with modesty and dignity. Distribution of mosquito net enhanced the prevention rate of Dengue and other communicable diseases among Rohingya Refugees in camp 12. By all means, this project enabled to spread contentment in the selected beneficiary zone meticulously. Project Title Winter Relief Program-2023-24 Implementing Partner, Organization AMAN (Association for Mass Advancement Network) Location: (District, State & Country) Rohingya Refugees Camp 12, Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh and Barotoli Banihari Union, Village Naogaon, Mohongonj Upazila, Netrokona District, Bangladesh. Duration of the Projects: 1 Month: (5th Dec 2023 to 4th Jan. 2024) for Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Camp 1 Month: (6th December,2024) Barotoli Banihari Union, Nagaon under Mohonpur Upazial, Netrokona District. Target Communities: Most vulnerable affected ultra-poor particularly Rohingya Refugee 620 families have been living in the makeshift camp 12 in Cox’s Bazar who are socially, financially, economically and culturally disadvantaged and distressed. Another 214 numbers of poor family from Netrokona District are also in vulnerable position during the winter season. Number of Beneficiaries: Total Number of Families: 854 (Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Camp 640+ Netrokona 214= 854) x 5 average members in each family. Total Number of beneficiaries for Winter Relief distribution Program: 854 x 5= 4270 Budget Allotted/ Received on: Total Amount Received in US$ 20,000 for Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Camp and Naogaon, Mohongonj Upazila, Netrokona District. List of Items and Cost Included in one relief package for Rohingya Camp and Netrokona Items Purchased Unit Cost(A) Quantity (B) Total Cost(AxB) Local Currency USD Local Currency USD 1. Blanket 550 4.62 854 469,700 3947.06 2. Hoodie (Children) 350 2.94 854 298,900 2511.76 3. Shawl (Man) 500 4.79 854 427,000 3588.24 4. Shawl (Woman) 510 4.29 854 435,540 3660 5. Mosquito Net 445 3.74 854 380,030 3193.33 6. Winter Cap 100 0.84 854 85,400 717.65 7. Socks (Baby) 50 0.42 854 42,700 338.82 8. Other expenses: Poly & Sticker 30 0.25 854 25,620 215.29 Overhead Charges for the project, within 10%: 1819.24 1526.36 Cost of each package 2,788.50 23.43 Total cost of the Project; 2,381,379 20,011.59 Way Forward: In the current Rohingya Camp situation there are so many affected people are not included in the list of AMAN-HHRD humanitarian/relief support program because of fund constraints. We only provided support for 640 affected families at Rohingya Camp but actual affected families are huge. It will be very helpful for the excluded families if we can include them within our humanitarian relief support program through the next year implementation plan. Case Study:1.
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Learning Center
Welcome to AMAN, where our motto “Enlighten the UNDERPRIVILEGED candle” drives our unwavering dedication to education. With a firm belief in the potential of every child, we are committed to breaking down barriers imposed by socioeconomic conditions. Our goal is to provide equal learning opportunities for all, bridging the gap in educational access to build safe, prosperous, and inclusive communities. In the Rohingya community, where over 450,000 individuals are under the age of 18, children face significant hardships due to poverty, oppression, trauma, and lack of affection. AMAN recognizes the urgent need to address these challenges. That’s why we’ve launched primary education programs tailored specifically for the Rohingya community. These programs incorporate the Burmese curriculum developed by UNICEF and the Education Sector. AMAN goes beyond traditional education by introducing a food-based education system. This innovative initiative ensures that Rohingya children receive nutritious meals while attending school, addressing the prevalent issue of malnutrition. Additionally, we pioneer a values-based training and growth development system, blending Eastern and Western education methods to empower these children with essential life skills. Through our comprehensive initiatives, AMAN aims to empower underprivileged Rohingya children by providing them with the tools and opportunities to reach their full potential. We are proud to offer learning centers that serve as beacons of hope, nurturing the minds and hearts of these children and fostering a brighter future for themselves and their communities. At AMAN, we are dedicated to empowering Rohingya children through education. Our learning centers provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for these children and build a world where every child has access to quality education, regardless of their circumstances. Learning Center for Rohingya Refugees At AMAN, education is paramount, and we’re dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities, especially for the Rohingya community. Through our learning center, we offer tailored primary education programs and innovative food-based education initiatives. Rohingya children receive both education and nutritious meals at our center, ensuring their holistic development. Join us as we strive to empower Rohingya refugees through education and support. https://youtu.be/YZg8kK6mCC4?t=16
