Since August 2017, more than 700,000 Rohingya refugees arrived in southeastern Bangladesh from Myanmar’s Rakhine State, joining many already residing in camps or host communities. The overcrowded settlements, particularly the main camp with over 600,000 residents – more than half of them women and girls, and 60% children under 18 – created urgent needs for safety, stability, and support. To improve social cohesion and overall well-being, DSK implemented the “Social Stability between Rohingya Refugees and Neighboring Communities” initiative with support from KNH and BMZ. The project focused on Rohingya and host communities in Ukhiya and Ramu, addressing challenges related to poverty, displacement, and social conflict through essential services and targeted support. Key interventions included skills development, the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Child Protection (CP), and Social Cohesion (SC) programs. The initiative applied the Self-Help Approach (SHA) to promote livelihoods, child protection, gender equality, and social stability. It also fostered empowerment and social protection through leadership training, awareness campaigns, and youth engagement activities. dRi conducted the Mid Term Review (MTR) to assess the project’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. The review aimed to evaluate the initiative’s contribution to improving social stability, stakeholder engagement, progress toward objectives, and transformative outcomes for children, families, and communities. As part of the project, dRi carried out 769 surveys, 8 focus group discussions (FGDs), 14 in-depth interviews (IDIs), 23 key informant interviews (KIIs), 5 case studies, and 4 observations across the targeted areas.
Serial No: 288
Theme: Migration and Human Rights
Research Method: Mixed Method
Partner: Dushtha Shasthya Kendra (DSK)
Starting Year: 2025
Study Area: Ukhiya (Palongkhali Union Parishad) and Ramu (Khuniapalong and Dakhin Mitaichari Union Parishad)
