The Government of Japan has signed an agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide $1.8 million in life-saving food assistance for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
The aid will support over 191,000 refugees through malnutrition prevention programs, income-generating activities, and rehabilitation of e-voucher outlets. The Rohingya community, living without livelihood opportunities, remains entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance for survival.
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WFP Country Director Dom Scalpelli emphasized the need for continued support as the crisis enters its eighth year. “We are deeply grateful for Japan’s unwavering solidarity with the Rohingya people as they face ongoing challenges from fires, cyclones, floods, and insecurity in the camps. Japan’s latest contribution is crucial for providing critical assistance, especially to women and children,” he said.
Japanese Ambassador Saida expressed hope that the assistance would improve living conditions for the Rohingya. “This $1.8 million aid underscores Japan’s commitment to humanitarian support, alleviating hunger and malnutrition, and fostering stability in the region,” he added.
Since the 2017 Rohingya influx, Japan has provided over $230 million in aid to Bangladesh through WFP, UN agencies, and NGOs, including this new funding.