QC’s food aid to host communities in Cox’s Bazar benefits over 12,000 people

NN Online :
Qatar Charity has distributed food aid as part of its humanitarian initiative to support host communities affected by the Rohingya refugee crisis in the Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh.

The aid reached 12,090 individuals across nine distribution points adjacent to the Rohingya camps, said 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.

Recognizing these growing challenges, Qatar Charity’s food aid initiative was welcomed as a much-needed support to help alleviate the burdens on the host population.

The beneficiaries expressed gratitude for providing essential food items, and they thanked the kind people of the state of Qatar.

‘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.

Nur Mohammad Anowar, a representative of the local government in the Teknaf area, said: ‘Support for host communities is essential to maintaining harmony and sustainability in this region. We appreciate Qatar Charity for stepping in and addressing the needs of our people.’

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 234,313 individuals in the past year.