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In September 2017, we launched our Rohingya Crisis Appeal in response to an urgent and rapidly-growing emergency.
Following the attacks in late August and onwards in Myanmar's Rakhine State, we saw an influx of Rohingya people fleeing southeast, across the border into Bangladesh.
There were already a large number of Rohingya who had fled over previous weeks, months and years. There are now nearly 1 million Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, over half of whom are children.
Tofayel is just one year old. His mother was forced to flee Myanmar when their village was attacked.
We already had a presence in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Thanks to you, we've been able to react incredibly quickly to the emergency, scaling up our response to try and meet the vast number of children who have needed our help.
Here are just a few ways you've helped us to reach children affected by the crisis:
Majuma fled her village in Northern Rakhine State with her husband and one-and-a-half-year-old son, Rahmmot, after it was attacked.
Majuma is pictured above with her son, Rahmmot.
She fled her village in Northern Rakhine State with her family, after it was attacked by the military.
Tired and scared, they travelled for five days on foot to reach Bangladesh. After arriving, they found shelter in one of the makeshift settlements.
Thanks to supporters like you, we were able to distribute aid to Majuma and her family. They received a distribution kit, which included shelter supplies, food and basic kitchen and hygiene items.
Now they live in a basic shelter made of bamboo and plastic with Majuma’s husband and mother in law.
Your generosity makes our vital work possible. Unfortunately, this emergency is still taking place.
It's estimated that by the end of 2017 Bangladesh will likely host over 1 million Rohingya, if the influx continues.
Such large numbers will exacerbate the issues already faced by many Rohingya people who are staying in makeshift camps.
Watch Hanida's story below to see how her children, and children like hers, are still stuck in troubling conditions.
As numbers increase, so does the risk of disease. Waterborne illnesses, such as cholera, can spread very quickly through crowded settlements.
This is partially because access to safe water and sanitation is lacking, and as more Rohingya arrive, there's not enough space for new shelters.
The safety and security of children travelling alone is also at risk. 1,304 unaccompanied and separated children have been identified so far, with more to be expected.
We're so grateful to all our supporters for their generosity. Thank you. Please spread the word about our Rohingya crisis appeal to help us raise more money, so that we can continue to be there for children.
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