Help Rohingya Refugees Become New Moms Safely

In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, silent forces have been quietly shaping destinies and kindling rays of hope - they are the humanitarian workers. We stand united alongside the communities we support and we unveil the extraordinary journeys of the humanitarian workers deployed on the ground by UNFPA Bangladesh, who are transforming lives and touching hearts with their boundless compassion.

Hadika's dedication to humanity has illuminated the lives of many Rohingya women and girls in the past years. Her role as a case worker encompassed much more than a job: it was a calling to heal, uplift, and transform. Hadika passionately delved into learning about violence, human rights, and empowerment, sharing her knowledge with her community and family. Her husband stood by her side as a pillar of support, encouraging her to pursue her noble dreams.

Hadika’s collaboration with the community watch group and volunteers proved instrumental in raising awareness about critical issues like violence against women and girls, which is often normalized in the community. Despite the challenges she faced every day, her determination to continue providing care to women and girls kept her going.

She shared one memorable case with us, “One day, a mother in distress came to me. She was having suicidal tendencies as she dealt with an abusive relationship with her husband. She was also overwhelmed by financial insolvency and by the need to raise her child on her own. While providing services to this woman, I could somewhat feel what this mother was going through.”

$100 funds a midwife or community health care worker like Hadika in a community for one week. 

She managed the case with compassion and empathy and provided essential mental health counseling to the woman. In this process, Hadika encouraged her to develop her soft skills, such as problem-solving and decision-making. The woman, finding solace and support through counseling, embarked on a new career path and landed a job in a local organization.

In the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, silent forces have been quietly shaping destinies and kindling rays of hope - they are the humanitarian workers. We stand united alongside the communities we support and we unveil the extraordinary journeys of the humanitarian workers deployed on the ground by UNFPA Bangladesh, who are transforming lives and touching hearts with their boundless compassion.

Hadika's dedication to humanity has illuminated the lives of many Rohingya women and girls in the past years. Her role as a case worker encompassed much more than a job: it was a calling to heal, uplift, and transform. Hadika passionately delved into learning about violence, human rights, and empowerment, sharing her knowledge with her community and family. Her husband stood by her side as a pillar of support, encouraging her to pursue her noble dreams.

Hadika’s collaboration with the community watch group and volunteers proved instrumental in raising awareness about critical issues like violence against women and girls, which is often normalized in the community. Despite the challenges she faced every day, her determination to continue providing care to women and girls kept her going.

She shared one memorable case with us, “One day, a mother in distress came to me. She was having suicidal tendencies as she dealt with an abusive relationship with her husband. She was also overwhelmed by financial insolvency and by the need to raise her child on her own. While providing services to this woman, I could somewhat feel what this mother was going through.”

$400 funds a midwife or community health care worker like Hadika in a community for one month. 

While describing her vision for the future, Hadika said,

"I see a day when every Rohingya woman and girl stands tall, empowered by knowledge, and unafraid to shape her destiny."

Hadika's story is a testament to the difference a single individual, driven by compassion and determination, can make. While we cannot all be counselors in refugee camps, we can support in our own way to create a safer, healthier, more empowered world. Your support does this. Thank you.