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It has been years since the mass exodus of the Rohingya population to Bangladesh, due to the terrible massacre to which the Myanmar army subjected them. Many Rohingyas then took their steps to the Cox's Bazar refugee camp. To the challenge for survival that began at that time, new challenges have been added this last year: in March, a terrible fire shook the camp and left , families homeless. The flames also destroyed more than educational centers. While the refugee population was still recovering from the disaster, the monsoon caused severe flooding that once again threatened the lives of , Rohingya. It has been a very hard season for this exiled population that is also fully suffering the consequences of COVID- The pandemic makes the challenges on the ground more than considerable, but even so, Educo, with the help of many of you, has achieved great achievements. We look back on these four years and see ourselves alongside the Rohingya population, trying to support them through education and the protection programs we carry out in the camp. Always trying to offer hope in inspiration. To date, more than , refugee children and adults have participated in our programs. In addition, we have delivered masks, soaps, disinfectants and detergents to , people, and we have provided basic necessities, food, clothing and educational materials to , survivors of the fire. We will continue to stand by because now, more than ever, the risks faced by the Rohingya population are multiplying; Emergency situations are increasing, which is why the support of all of us is vital.
Therefore, we have to ask all interested parties to redouble efforts so that the education of refugee children and adolescents is not paralyzed, despite the pandemic and other obstacles. At the end of the day, child protection and edu Chinese Overseas Asia Number Data cation are life-saving interventions that have a lasting impact on refugee children amid a seemingly uncertain future. Experiences in Cox's Bazar In addition to reviewing these four years of direct action in the Cox's Bazar camp with data, we want to do it with the help of Matiur Rahaman, Head of the Educo Mission in this place, the largest refugee camp in the world. Rahaman tells us about his experience, his experiences in such a hard place and in need of help. “As head of the mission of the NGO Educo in Cox Bazar, I have known first-hand the difficulties faced by Rohingya refugees and especially children and adolescents. If I have learned anything over all the years that I have worked on humanitarian response plans on the ground, it is that unfortunately, in an emergency situation, especially during disasters or humanitarian crises, the well-being of children and education and Their protection is not a priority, and the sense of urgency is missing. We often forget about the needs of children, especially with the type of relief supplies, first aid services and projects we provide to families. For example, when equipment repair work is carried out after a disaster, schools are usually the last to be rehabilitated. Another example, in this case related to protection; Boys and girls are often left alone in their tent when parents go to collect supplies from humanitarian agencies.
We know that families who have arrived in the camps now face a pandemic and a long list of threats, such as abuse, exploitation and even human trafficking . We have to be aware that half of the refugees in the camp are minors, and that they face many barriers. Social norms and camp regulations limit children's access to education , especially girls. Education and child protection are two inseparable concepts. Protecting children and adolescents requires educating them, informing them and giving them skills that they can use to face risks. When they have access to education, when they are in schools, or when they participate in a structured learning program, we are educating them from the roots and protecting them against current and future threats. That is why, even during the pandemic, we have to ensure that they have learning opportunities. Child protection and education go hand in hand because we know that schools are a safe space, in an insecure context. Education gives security in an uncertain context. Educo and the other NGOs providing humanitarian aid in the Cox Bazar camp have come a long way despite the obstacles to implement a response that has a real impact on the lives of these boys and girls. The most significant contribution of Educo and its partner, Childfund Korea, is the financing and development of a program against gender violence and guaranteeing access to education for girls. Through our program, children, their families and the community are more aware of the risks that women and girls face and have information on how to help prevent them. Children and communities are more proactive, and they themselves are the first to alert and take action if they believe they detect a possible risk of child marriage or any type of abuse and exploitation, including physical and sexual abuse.
Therefore, we have to ask all interested parties to redouble efforts so that the education of refugee children and adolescents is not paralyzed, despite the pandemic and other obstacles. At the end of the day, child protection and edu Chinese Overseas Asia Number Data cation are life-saving interventions that have a lasting impact on refugee children amid a seemingly uncertain future. Experiences in Cox's Bazar In addition to reviewing these four years of direct action in the Cox's Bazar camp with data, we want to do it with the help of Matiur Rahaman, Head of the Educo Mission in this place, the largest refugee camp in the world. Rahaman tells us about his experience, his experiences in such a hard place and in need of help. “As head of the mission of the NGO Educo in Cox Bazar, I have known first-hand the difficulties faced by Rohingya refugees and especially children and adolescents. If I have learned anything over all the years that I have worked on humanitarian response plans on the ground, it is that unfortunately, in an emergency situation, especially during disasters or humanitarian crises, the well-being of children and education and Their protection is not a priority, and the sense of urgency is missing. We often forget about the needs of children, especially with the type of relief supplies, first aid services and projects we provide to families. For example, when equipment repair work is carried out after a disaster, schools are usually the last to be rehabilitated. Another example, in this case related to protection; Boys and girls are often left alone in their tent when parents go to collect supplies from humanitarian agencies.
We know that families who have arrived in the camps now face a pandemic and a long list of threats, such as abuse, exploitation and even human trafficking . We have to be aware that half of the refugees in the camp are minors, and that they face many barriers. Social norms and camp regulations limit children's access to education , especially girls. Education and child protection are two inseparable concepts. Protecting children and adolescents requires educating them, informing them and giving them skills that they can use to face risks. When they have access to education, when they are in schools, or when they participate in a structured learning program, we are educating them from the roots and protecting them against current and future threats. That is why, even during the pandemic, we have to ensure that they have learning opportunities. Child protection and education go hand in hand because we know that schools are a safe space, in an insecure context. Education gives security in an uncertain context. Educo and the other NGOs providing humanitarian aid in the Cox Bazar camp have come a long way despite the obstacles to implement a response that has a real impact on the lives of these boys and girls. The most significant contribution of Educo and its partner, Childfund Korea, is the financing and development of a program against gender violence and guaranteeing access to education for girls. Through our program, children, their families and the community are more aware of the risks that women and girls face and have information on how to help prevent them. Children and communities are more proactive, and they themselves are the first to alert and take action if they believe they detect a possible risk of child marriage or any type of abuse and exploitation, including physical and sexual abuse.