“They came suddenly, at night. It was a Friday.”

Rahim* always dreamt of becoming a doctor. As a child growing up in a small village in Rakhine State, in western Myanmar, he observed his uncle – a…

Bangladesh - 16 December 2019

One Less Thing To Worry About

Living in a makeshift shelter among 600,000 other people in the world’s largest refugee camp is challenging enough.

Bangladesh - 23 August 2019

Rohingya Crisis: Upholding Dignity

Like most of his fellow Rohingya who had to flee their homes in Myanmar, Mohammed tells me: “I have love and affection for my homeland.

Bangladesh - 5 August 2019

Rohingya Crisis: Making Breastfeeding a Priority

World Breastfeeding Week:
Although new mothers all over the world encounter barriers that can make breastfeeding challenging, the mothers of Ku…

Bangladesh - 14 June 2019

Rohingya Crisis: The Strength of a Father

Mohammed and I are almost the same age. We are both fathers who dearly love our children.

Bangladesh - 4 June 2019

Remembering the elderly in emergencies

Among the most forgotten during emergencies are the elderly. Their needs are unique and often require more tailored responses than the typical action…

Bangladesh - 12 December 2018

Anuar Begam: “If help from international agencies stops, what will happen to us?”

Anuar Begam is a 45-year-old mother of six: four daughters and two sons. Here, she recounts how the family fled, what life is like for her family in B…

Bangladesh - 1 December 2018

Amina Kathun: You cannot live like this, being scared all the time

Amina Kathun is an 18-year-old girl who lives in a makeshift shelter in Kutupalong camp with her parents, two brothers, and a sister. Here, Amina Kath…

Bangladesh - 23 November 2018

Preventing malnutrition in the midst of a crisis

I am standing on the top of a hill in Kutupalong, Bangladesh from where I can see several hills in front of me covered with small bamboo and tarpaulin…