WELCOME TO
Ukhia, Bangladesh! India
Char Borobila
India
Mymensingh District
Written by Sarah Harrington
Bangladesh
4 Communities in Ukhia
Dhaka
Haldia Palong, Ratna Palong, Khunia Palong, and Rajarkul Cox's Bazar District
Ukhia
85,123 Population 15,470 Households Myanmar
EVERY GREAT JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP
Have you ever heard of Ukhia, Bangladesh? Chances are you have, you just might not have realized it at the time. Ukhia is home to Cox’s Bazar, where you’ll find the world’s largest refugee camp. In 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya refugees poured into the region, triggering a humanitarian crisis that continues today. Ukhia is one of the poorest sub-districts in Bangladesh and the sudden influx of refugees placed stress on already strained resources. FH Bangladesh has a medical program in the Rohingya camps, but after seeing the need in the host community, felt called to respond with an additional program. And so, Food for the Hungry’s partnership with four communities in Ukhia was born in late 2021! Despite hardships, the people of Ukhia remain hopeful for the future as they embark on a journey with FH toward sustainability. What does this journey look like? We’re glad you asked…
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