HUMANITARIAN CRISIS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME BANGLADESH COX S BAZAR MONTHLY UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2018 BRAC has been implementing a holistic, multi-sector response since the influx began in August 2017, in close coordination with the government and other partners through the Inter Sector Coordination Group. We have been working in Cox s Bazar for the last 35 years, including specifically with the Rohingya population from previous influxes, and are pursuing an adaptive, phase-wise strategy that sequences our interventions to provide integrated services to everyone affected by the crisis. SITUATION UPDATE Cyclone preparedness is the top priority: response planning and risk mitigation efforts continue in close coordination with the government. Shelter improvements can increase wind resistance but safe evacuation spaces are vital. A joint WASH/Health rapid response team was mobilised to investigate acute watery diarrhea alerts in camp 5. A short-term action plan will improve gender-based violence responses amongst health partners until December, though expanded gender-based protection and child protection services remain vital. Recruiting qualified Rohingya teachers is a challenge. Over 13,940 persons have been verified through the Government of Bangladesh and UNHCR joint verification exercise, as of 25 September. Sizable funding gaps persist, with troubling consequences for multiple life-saving sectors. BRAC completed construction on a pilot project two-storied temporary learning centre in partnership with UNHCR, and bamboo bridges supported by WFP. Skill development programmes for 1,800 Rohingya are underway. Some sections adapted from ISCG situation reports KEY BRAC ACTIVITIES TO DATE 482,500 459,423 148,370 people provided with access to water* *Total no of deep tube wells built x average number of people using one deep tube well + Total no of shallow tube wells built x average number of people using one shallow tube well Photo: BRAC/ Rashad W Lateef consultations made through primary healthcare centres people provided with shelters *Total number of shelters built x average family size reported in the camps
SECTOR-WISE SNAPSHOT THIS MONTH 1,480 Disaster risk reduction Shelter & non-food WASH TO DATE 7,340 33,643 sandbags placed to protect landslide-prone areas vulnerable shelters upgraded tie-down kits distributed 19,696 39,785 57,655 padlocks distributed solar lamps distributed shelter grade tarpaulins distributed 8,123 18,621 34,822 hygiene top-up kits distributed latrines constructed sanitary napkins distributed 44,827 1.14M long-lasting insecticide treated nets distributed to prevent malaria consultations/references made through community health outlet 4,502 76,164 11,291 people made aware of relevant legal information and rights questions answered by our information point staff community-based awareness sessions held for men and boys 59,649 800 40,000 people attended one-to-one communication sessions community mobilisation volunteers on the ground households regularly receive life-saving messages 79.3% 417 1 Health & nutrition Protection Communication 4 Development Education Agriculture & environment Site management Livelihood attendance at learning centres learning centres in camps and host 61,884 pregnant and lactating women received calcium supplements 34,936 children and adolescents registered in learning centres 103,735 1.62M households received vegetable (bottle gourd and bitter gourd) seeds vetiver grass slips transplanted to mitigate soil erosion 108 240 2,850 coordination meetings took place gaps and needs solved for dysfunctional tube wells gaps and needs solved for vulnerable shelters 144 917 1,405 Interest-free loan and partial grant provided productive assets distributed households benefited from hands-on coaching No significant activity reported for this month
EDUCATION 317 learning centres in camps 100 learning centres in host 734 teachers 34,936 children registered 16 UNICEF learning centres constructed Comprehensive teacher guides developed Parenting sessions conducted across all camps 50 new teachers received basic training All teachers in camps received monthly refresher training Proposal submission to UNICEF about education curriculum called Learning Competency Framework and Approach Staff and teachers received disaster risk reduction training and rain gear 400 tarpaulins distributed to protect learning centres from extreme rain 3 more learning centres rebuilt and 5 repaired Centres critically strengthened with sandbags and bamboo to provide slope protection SHELTER & NON-FOOD ITEMS 57,655 tarpaulins distributed 39,785 solar lamps distributed 222,453 normal clothes distributed 5,934 shelter tool kits distributed 27,562 padlocks distributed 29,524 shelters built Stilt houses being built in Camp-4 Extension Households receiving padlocks, flashlights and solar lamps to ensure safety and security at night 4 liquefied petroleum gas equipped community kitchens serving 160 families 30,439 tie-down kits distributed to strengthen vulnerable shelters 2,001 shelters relocated 6,536 shelters upgraded Shelter kits and tool kits distributed to 755 people in Camp KRC Construction of bridges, stairs, drains and retaining walls ongoing
WASH 18,621 latrines built 5,295 bathing cubicles built 4,387 hand washing stations built 106,055 hygiene sessions provided 41,081 hygiene top-up kits distributed 1,617 tube wells built 1,586 water contamination tests conducted in BRAC laboratory 72,272 water purification tablets distributed to households Bio gas plants functioning on sustainable fuel supply 94,313 group-based hygiene promotion sessions conducted 2,533 latrines decommissioned to prevent water contamination 7,118 latrines desludged 802 deep tube wells maintained to ensure continuous drinking water supply 5,293 latrines retrofitted HEALTH & NUTRITION 11 primary healthcare centres 30 community health outlets 459,423 outpatient consultations 71,399 malaria tests done 105,302 households visited by nutrition workers Preventive and curative primary health care, reproductive and maternal health care, nutritional support, and child health care provided Vaccination under expanded programme on immunisation provided Treatment of malaria and tuberculosis provided Ambulance ready for 24/7 patient referral services in camps Oral Rehydration Therapy corners active, preventing and treating dehydration due to diarrhoea Outbreak preparedness and active response planning continued
PROTECTION 2,525 dignity kits distributed 44,264 people made aware of relevant legal information and rights 11,980 skilled psychological support sessions provided through women friendly spaces 76,164 queries responded to at information points Awareness raising discussions conducted with girls, adolescent boys, women, men Case management service for gender-based violence survivors Community group (15 men) made staircases from sandbags in camps 67 adolescent boys groups formed to raise awareness to prevent gender-based violence 2,440 tailoring sessions conducted for women Awareness raising on landslide Discussing evacuation and survival techniques with community Protection Emergency Response Unit actively reporting incidents Women Friendly Spaces and Community Centres used as emergency shelters when heavy rains destroy houses CHILD PROTECTION 234 child friendly spaces in camps and host 525 unaccompanied/ separated children identified with child friendly spaces in camps 46,605 children reached for recreational support Case management services Training on child protection in emergencies conducted for child friendly space managers Programme Organisers recruited to administer child friendly space activities and develop quality Workshop on disaster risk reduction conducted for 212 community-based child protection committee members Discussion on monsoon preparedness conducted in meetings with parents
COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT 40,000 households life-saving messages regularly receive 800 majority-female community mobilisation volunteers delivering life-saving messages to doorsteps every day 1,322 advocacy meeting with community leaders 200,000 people received information on child protection 68,000 child bracelets distributed by Community Mobilisation Volunteers across 30 camps Cascade training conducted with volunteers who regularly deliver life-saving messages on health, hygiene, protection, nutrition, sanitation, shelter, and disaster response Volunteers report incidents 24/7 to branch managers and disaster risk reduction teams Volunteers mobilise people to evacuate high-risk areas Volunteers raise awareness on disaster response preparedness 800 vests, caps, mp3 speakers and umbrellas provided to volunteers AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT 41,829 trees planted in camps and host 103,735 households in camps received vegetable seeds 541,780 square feet of area covered by vetiver grass Fast-growing trees (neem, arjun and acacia) are planted Vegetable seeds (bottle gourd and bitter gourd) distributed Total four nutri-gardens established in camps and host community 395 vegetable seedlings (chilli, brinjal and papaya) distributed 2000 women received targeted basic agriculture training on homestead gardening Regular reporting and referrals for damaged trees Continued planting of vetiver grass, which will help to stabilise soil and protect against erosion General planting of trees across camps
SITE MANAGEMENT 722 coordination meetings 284 volunteers engaged 1,086 gaps and needs solved for shelters requiring plinth, wall, and roof repairs Site improvement team started site improvement work at Block A, C and F in Kutupalong registered camp Community awareness raising sessions are conducted Gaps and needs identified and solved for facilities and infrastructure Capacity of staff and volunteers built through training Awareness sessions conducted on monsoon preparedness, response mechanisms, problems regarding cyclone, landslide, waterlogging and heavy rainfall Safety unit volunteers collect information about rain affected causalities from households Cyclone Preparedness Programme training sessions conducted on basic first aid LIVELIHOOD 917 productive assets transferred in host 777 interest-free loans provided in host 60 learners in host placed in jobs Skill development activities for Rohingya and host Livelihood activities for ultra-poor people in host Classroom training on enterprise conducted Increased access to microfinance to support entrepreneurship
PROFILE ON THE GROUND 2,200+ BRAC staff providing critical services in camps and host 1,500+ staff from host working in camps and host 2,000+ volunteers from camps supporting BRAC s work in camps 74,835 days completed through cash for work initiatives* Photo: BRAC/Rashad Wajahat *cash for work is a short-term intervention to provide temporary employment in public projects. PEOPLE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP TOTAL REQUIRED: USD 56.4 MILLION USD 23.5 million USD 32.9 million committed still needed It s time that the media paid more attention to the situation here. $ 45.4 million There needs to be extensive news coverage, whether it s through radio, television, social media websites, or online articles, everyone should be aware of the deeply disturbing situation taking place in this part of the world. BRAC's Executive Director Dr Muhammad Musa PARTNERS PROGRAMME HEAD OPERATIONS MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS Mohammed Abdus Salam Khaled Morshed Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh salam.ad@brac.net +880 1709647506 khaled.m@brac.net +88 01730321717 sarah.jane@brac.net +88 01729070895