Japan, WFP sign US$1.8m assistance to Rohingya Refugees
Business Report :
The Government of Japan has provided US$1.8 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) for life-saving food assistance to the Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
Without livelihood opportunities, the Rohingya rely entirely on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs. WFP provides food assistance to the entire Rohingya population living in Bangladesh – now over 1 million people.
This assistance will be used for malnutrition prevention, income generating activities, and rehabilitation ofe-voucher outlets and will reach up to 191,000 refugees, says a press release.
“Now in its eighth year, the Rohingya crisis requires sustained support. We are deeply grateful for Japan’s unwavering solidarity with the Rohingya people as they continue to face relentless challenges – from fires to cyclones, floods, and insecurity in the camps.
Japan’s latest contribution is crucial in helping us provide critical assistance to Rohingya families, particularly women and children,” said Dom Scalpelli, WFP Country Director.
Ambassador SAIDA expressed his hope that the support from the Government of Japan would improve the living conditions of Rohingya.
“We are pleased to have decided to provide $1.8 million in life-savingfood, nutrition, and livelihood assistance to the displaced Rohingya people through WFP.We hope this assistance will help alleviate the severe food andmalnutrition crisis and improve the quality of life of the people living in the camps.
This contribution underscores Japan’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian aid and our dedication to addressing hunger and malnutrition.
By supporting the Rohingya community, we alleviate immediate suffering and contribute to the broader goal of fostering stability and peace in the region,” he said.
Since the beginning of the emergency in August 2017, Japan has supported the Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh, contributing over USD $230 million to WFP and other UN agencies as well as NGOs in Bangladesh, including through this new funding.