Bangladesh

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting children in Bangladesh; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support …, Appeal highlights, The people of Bangladesh continue to face the challenges of living in a country at high risk of such climate-related disasters as floods, cyclones, landslides and river erosion. Due to these and other circumstances, a projected 6.7 million people will require humanitarian support in 2024, including 3 million children, in sectors including WASH,…, Key planned targets, Health icon 511,622 children and women accessing primary health care Child protection icon 2.5 million children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 384,745 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 735,654 people accessing a sufficient quantity and…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The people of Bangladesh continue to live with significant recurrent floods, cyclones, landslides and riverbank erosion. Up to an estimated 18.3 million people are exposed to these climate-related hazards, including 7.9 million children and 4.9 million women. In 2024, climatic events are expected to impact some of the most vulnerable people in…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, To address the needs of crisis-affected people in Bangladesh, UNICEF implements an integrated package of life-saving health, nutrition, WASH, education, child protection, humanitarian cash transfers and risk communication interventions. In a country with such recurring disasters as cyclones, floods and landslides, UNICEF invests in building…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/bangladesh HumanitarianAction for Children BangladeshHIGHLIGHTS The people of Bangladesh continue to face the challenges of living in a country at high risk of such climate-related disasters as floods, cyclones, landslides and river erosion. Due to these and other circumstances, a projected 6.7 million people will…

Updated 12 May 2024, What is the Rohingya crisis? , When hundreds of thousands of terrified Rohingya refugees began flooding onto the beaches and paddy fields of southern Bangladesh in August 2017, it was the children who caught many people’s attention. As the refugees – almost 60 per cent of whom were children – poured across the border from Myanmar into Bangladesh, they brought with them accounts…, How is the Rohingya crisis affecting children?, While basic services have been provided, children still face disease outbreaks, malnutrition, inadequate educational opportunities and the risks related to neglect, exploitation and violence including gender-based violence risks, child marriage and child labour. Meanwhile, annual cycles of heavy monsoon and cyclones pose substantial risks to both…, Crisis snapshot, What is UNICEF doing to help Rohingya children? , UNICEF has been on the ground in the refugee camps in Bangladesh from day one, and is still there for every Rohingya refugee child who needs clean water, health care, protection, nutritious food and education.  Working with the Government of Bangladesh and partners, UNICEF is helping provide water and sanitation, including the establishment of…, Recent Rohingya crisis news and features, What UNICEF is doing, Working with the government and partners, UNICEF is helping provide water and sanitation, including the establishment of diarrhoeal treatment centres, health services for children and pregnant women; support for access to quality education, including establishing learning centres; and is reaching children affected by violence, abuse and neglect…, Donate now to help save and change children’s lives, Results for Rohingya families, In 2023, UNICEF and partners:, More resources