Night Light Aid | Press Release
Helping protect Rohingya refugee families in Cox's Bazar.
Manchester, UK: Humanitarian aid charity Global Rahmah Foundation (GRF) launches empowering Night Light Aid project, improving safety for Rohingya refugee families in Cox’s Bazar.
Context
Cox’s Bazar is the biggest refugee camp in the world. Located in Bangladesh, it’s home to almost 1 million Rohingya refugees, all of whom were forced to flee their homes in search of safety. In recent years, the rise of gender-based violence towards women and girls has posed an alarming concern for their psychological and physical health.
There is no lighting in the area, and WASH facilities are located 10 – 15 feet away from the camp. Therefore, when using sanitation facilities at night, vulnerable groups are exposed to violent attacks, and the population is at risk of falling. As a result, sadly, many choose not to use facilities, in fear of what may happen. This leaves them vulnerable to further health concerns.
About Night Light Aid
Our Night Light Aid project aims to meet the urgent needs of Rohingya refugee families, improving safety, sanitation and overall wellbeing within camps. 10 solar-powered streetlights have been installed and 100 flashlights distributed to families. This will improve lighting during the night, leaving people feeling safer when using sanitation facilities and increased visibility leaving attackers deterred.
“Light brings more than visibility; it brings comfort, dignity, and hope. With the Night Light Aid project, we aimed to create a safer community in Cox’s Bazar, where individuals, especially women and children, can move forward with confidence. Seeing this project shine, quite literally, is a reminder of why we remain committed to the work we do.” - Programmes Department
About Global Rahmah Foundation
Global Rahmah Foundation (GRF) is a humanitarian aid charity based in Manchester, supporting those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters worldwide. Established in 2013, we work in 24+ countries to empower vulnerable communities in some of the world’s hardest to reach areas.
For more information about the project, please contact h.iqbal@grfuk.org.