Focus Area
Humanitarian Relief
Location
Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Beneficiaries
Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar, particularly women, children, and elderly
Safavi's Role
Partner-funded initiative
Key Impact
Support for over 100,000 refugees living in disaster-prone areas; enhancement of emergency preparedness and advocacy for rights-based return
Project Overview
This initiative addresses the urgent humanitarian needs of the Rohingya population who fled targeted violence and systemic discrimination in Myanmar. It supports ongoing emergency relief operations in Bangladesh’s Kutupalong refugee camp, the world’s largest refugee settlement, focusing on safety, health, and rights-based repatriation.
Beneficiary Profile
The primary beneficiaries are over 688,000 Rohingya refugees, many of whom are women, children, and elderly, residing in overcrowded and precarious conditions in Cox’s Bazar. Many fled Myanmar after witnessing violence and persecution, and now live in camps prone to disease, flooding, and landslides.
Safavi's Role
Safavi supported this initiative through funding partnerships with UNHCR and local humanitarian agencies. Its contributions bolstered emergency preparedness for natural disasters and advocated for the restoration of basic human rights, voluntary repatriation, and improved protection measures.
Project Gallery
Photo Credit: Restoration of rights key to Myanmar refugee return UNHCR
Impact Achieved
The initiative has helped relocate tens of thousands of vulnerable refugees from high-risk zones, supported disease prevention efforts, and contributed to strategic dialogues for safe, voluntary return. It also amplified calls for citizenship and freedom of movement for Rohingya in Myanmar.
Purpose & Signifigance
This initiative reflects Safavi’s commitment to humanitarian relief and justice for displaced communities. Supporting the Rohingya crisis aligns with Safavi’s values of dignity, equity, and international solidarity, particularly where state-led exclusion has created prolonged suffering.
Future Outlook
Safavi will continue to monitor developments and support rights-based solutions. It remains committed to advocating for safe repatriation, citizenship recognition, and long-term protection for displaced Rohingya populations.
