Project Details
100 days of horror and hope: A timeline of the Rohingya crisis
Focus Area
Humanitarian Relief
Location
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Beneficiaries
Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar, including women, children, elderly, and people with disabilities
Safavi's Role
Partner-funded support through UNHCR
Key Impact
Emergency aid provided to over 620,000 refugees, including shelter, clean water, sanitation, and medical care
Project Overview
This initiative addressed the unprecedented humanitarian crisis resulting from the mass exodus of over 620,000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar’s Rakhine state to Bangladesh in 2017. Triggered by violence and persecution, this became the world’s fastest-growing refugee emergency. The initiative focused on delivering life-saving support including shelter, water, medical care, and protection for the most vulnerable.
Beneficiary Profile
The primary beneficiaries are Rohingya refugees who fled systematic violence and persecution. Predominantly women and children, many arrived in Bangladesh malnourished and traumatized after days of travel through monsoon-hit jungles. The refugees settled in and around Cox’s Bazar, often in informal, overcrowded camps with limited access to basic services.
Safavi's Role
Safavi supported this emergency response by funding UNHCR’s on-the-ground operations. Contributions helped scale up urgent relief efforts, including airlifting supplies, deploying medical staff, constructing shelters, and facilitating water and sanitation projects. Safavi’s involvement complemented international donor mobilization and helped accelerate delivery of vital aid.
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Photo Credit: 100 days of horror and hope: A timeline of the Rohingya crisis
Impact Achieved
In the first 100 days of the crisis, the initiative achieved measurable outcomes:
93,000 tarpaulins distributed for emergency shelter
178,000 blankets and 36,000 kitchen kits provided
Over 100,000 individuals gained access to clean water and latrines
Nearly 60,000 received medical care and psychological counseling
Data collected from 173,356 families to guide ongoing support and protection
Purpose & Signifigance
This initiative aligns with Safavi’s commitment to humanitarian relief and protecting vulnerable populations. The scale and urgency of the Rohingya crisis demanded swift, sustained international action. Safavi's contribution helped mitigate suffering and reaffirmed the organization's mission to support dignity, safety, and survival in times of grave crisis.
Future Outlook
While the immediate emergency response laid the foundation, ongoing support is crucial. Safavi continues to monitor developments and is committed to supporting sustainable solutions for displaced Rohingya communities, including health, education, and livelihood initiatives where possible.
