BRAC has been providing life saving services to forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals through a multi-sector response since the influx began in September 2018. BRAC are working closely with the government, local and international NGOs and other stakeholders through the Inter Sector Coordination Group.

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

COX’S BAZAR ACTIVITY UPDATE 31 May 2018

RELOCATION UPDATE

KEY BRAC ACTIVITIES TO DATE

331,506

outpatients through primary health care centres

443,430

people reached with water, sanitation and hygiene services

27,857 children registered in the

temporary learning centres

ISCG RELOCATION TRACKER OVERALL SITUATION

1,711 vulnerable households relocated

The relocation of those identified to be in the riskiest areas for flooding or landslides is the highest priority. Shelters are being assembled to be used on an emergency basis in the new built extension area. 200 people have been recruited through cash for work programmes to build 500 prefabricated, flat-pack shelters in 21 days. Tie-down kits have been distributed to 7,649 households to address the strong winds and cyclones predicted. Volunteers are being shown how to use the rope, pegs, hooks and sandbags to secure structures. BRAC aims to reach 30,000 households.

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KEY BRAC INTERVENTIONS

WASH

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Shelter & non-food

Health

Protection

Disaster risk reduction

Education

Agriculture & environment

Site management

Communication for Development

THIS WEEK TILL DATE

880 people benefited from community kitchens

1,799 latrines decommissioned

15,313 men, women and adolescents

made aware of legal rights

4 nutri-gardens established in

host communities

596 teachers recruited from camps,

settlements and host communities

6,275 households received education on nutrition

3,033 days of work completed

under ‘cash for work’

1,483 trainees oriented on community mobilisation volunteer networks

32,500 households covered by

hygiene sessions

1,574 tube wells installed

45,536 ante-natal care consultations

provided

112,220 square feet of land planted

with vetiver grass

27,857 children registered in

learning centres

23,584 women and girls received psychosocial counselling

181 coordination meetings held

1,42,519 people mobilised during vaccination campaigns

26,778 solar lights distributed

2,906 shelters repaired

93 shelters built

7,959 consultations at health

centres

1,000 trees planted in camps and

host communities

92% attendance of students from host communities at learning

centres

14 infrastructure (stairs, drainage,

bridges) repairs completed

26,883 households received life-saving messages

129 GBV cases managed

139 latrines constructed

1,962 households visited regarding

shelter advice

MONTHLY UPDATE: MAY Snapshot of key initiatives on the ground

Key activities: 200 temporary learning centres are being strengthened to semi-permanent structures. 92 completed and 19 are ongoing. All teachers have been receiving psychosocial training.

Key gaps: The Ministry of Education has not formally approved a curriculum. There is a need for teaching materials, e.g. books, copies, papers, pencils, colouring pens. Afternoon sessions see low attendance with children busy collecting food aid.

EDUCATION

Key numbers: 246 learning centres serving 24,570 students in camps and settlements, and 34 more being constructed. 100 learning centres serving 3,077 students in host communities.

Key activities: Strengthening the structure of six schools in the host communities. The second phase of pilot cash distribution will start in July for 6 months for 10,000 families.

Key gaps: Pregnant women and the elderly have fallen ill due to the extreme heat. Electric fans have been requested. People have requested basic garments.

Disaster risk reduction: 1000 mid-term shelters are to be made in Camp 123. 12 bridges, 64 stairs, 25 drains and 59 retaining walls have been built.

SHELTER & NON-FOOD ITEMS

Key numbers: 28,495 shelters have been built 15,423 shelters have been upgraded

Key activities: Ensuring safe access to WASH goods, sanitation, and facilities to prevent the deterioration of hygienic conditions and health-seeking behaviour.

Key gaps: Lack of suitable space to install a facility, parts of installed facilities are sometimes stolen, lack of suitable contractors.

Disaster risk reduction: Installation and strengthening of latrines, deep tube wells and bathing cubicles, and hand washing station, protection of faecal sludge management plants, and emergency water trucking.

WASH

Key numbers: 1,574 tube wells installed, 17,153 latrines constructed, 4,882 bathing cubicles built, 24 Faecal Sludge Management units set up, 76,704 hygiene sessions conducted.

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Disaster risk reduction: Upgrading and relocation work is ongoing. Extensive training has been conducted for programme staff.

MONTHLY UPDATE: MAY Snapshot of key initiatives on the ground

Key activities: Providing emergency services primary health care, reproductive, maternal and child health care, outbreak preparedness and active response planning.

Key gaps: Additional funds are required to respond to disasters adequately. Accessibility to the centres will be difficult due to the rain. 24/7 services difficult because of lack of security.

Disaster risk reduction: 11 health centres and 3 mobile health teams are ready to respond to disasters. Staff are being trained and medical supplies are being procured.

HEALTH

Key numbers: 1,064,073 consultations made through community health centre outlets. 331,506 outpatients consulted 1,113 deliveries attended at home and centres

Key activities: Community outreach members conduct door to door visits and hold awareness sessions. Four community groups have formed: women’s leadership, youth, boys and men, women.

Key gaps: 1,031 women have started tailoring sessions as part of the community centre activities. There are currently 40 sewing machines and many requests for more.

Disaster risk reduction: 26 Protection Emergency Response Units have been set up.

PROTECTION

Key numbers: 73 community outreach members on the ground. 5 women-friendly spaces, 5 community centres and 9 information points. 38,612 queries received through information points.

Key activities: Providing face to face messages on health, hygiene, nutrition, sanitation and protection through a network of 800 community mobilisation volunteers on the ground.

Key gaps: Difficulty to track families after household relocations.

Disaster risk reduction:: Volunteers disseminating messages on cyclone preparedness and holding focus group discussions to monitor feedback from households

COMMUNICATION WITH COMMUNITIES

Key numbers: 40,000 families receive life-saving messages per week. 800 Rohingya community mobilisation volunteers on the ground, 1500 community leaders, ‘Majhis’ and Imams engaged.

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MONTHLY UPDATE: MAY Snapshot of key initiatives on the ground

Key activities: Community-based child protection committees formed to address child protection issues in camps and settlements. 17 adolescent groups have formed in the spaces.

Key gaps: Initially, biscuits were provided which attracted children. Since they have stopped, children have discontinued sessions or attend only for a half day.

Disaster risk reduction: A number of spaces are being strengthened to become temporary safe shelters for children separated from their caregivers. They will be pre-stocked with food, water, sleeping mats, blankets, clothing, first aid kits and a megaphone for tracking.

CHILD PROTECTION

Key numbers: 47,533 children reached. 202 child friendly spaces in the settlements and 15 in host communities are operating. 1,450 children receiving one to one counselling.

Key activities: Planting fast growing trees and grass, increasing the availability of food by promoting sustainable agricultural practices and providing livelihood opportunities.

Key gaps: Lack of water for irrigation, limitation of usable land for farming. More investment for further programmes to disseminate agricultural knowledge.

Disaster risk reduction: Mass planting programme of vetiver grass to address soil erosion. Promoting sustainable vegetable farming to ensure food security.

AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Key numbers: 35,589 trees planted, 104,214 vegetable seeds distributed, 1,066,400 vetiver grass slips transplanted, 802 days of work under the ‘cash for work’ programme.

Key Activities: Committee elections will be organised in the registered camp after a two year term. The aim is to strengthen self governance and reduce corruption.

Monitoring of service provision

SITE MANAGEMENT

Key numbers: 181 coordination meetings held, 3033 days of work completed under the cash for work programme. 205 participants in capacity building training.

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Gaps and needs Identified Solved

Vulnerable shelters 9,441 2,791

Broken tube wells 899 228

Latrines 676 95

$11.53 million

$ 45.4 million

PARTNERS

PROGRAMME HEAD Mohammed Abdus Salam salam.ad@brac.net +880 1709647506

OPERATIONS Khaled Morshed khaled.m@brac.net +88 01730321717

MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS Nafeesa Shamsuddin nafeesa.ts@brac.net +88 01771141200

1,700 BRAC staff and 1,460 volunteers are

providing critical services on the ground

in 27 camps and makeshift settlements.

With the monsoon season upon us, we need your support

more than ever

PEOPLE

URGENTLY NEED YOUR

HELP TODAY

ESTIMATED TOTAL REQUIREMENT

committed so far

$56.4 million $11.53 million

remaining assistance required

“The outcomes of the partnership between Department for International Development (DFID) and BRAC in handling the Rohingya crisis and also in forwarding the overall development of Bangladesh should be replicated where appropriate” British Parliamentary Report praising the work of BRAC after recent assessment by DFID

for June-December 2018