Sweden increases aid to Rohingya refugees

Sweden has committed USD 12.7 million in humanitarian aid to support over one million Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Scand Asia reported. The funding will be distributed through eight humanitarian organizations, including UNHCR, WFP, Norwegian Refugee Council, Islamic Relief, Action Against Hunger, Save the Children, and the International Rescue Committee. The aid aims to provide food, nutrition, healthcare, protection services, emergency education, water and sanitation, and support for survivors of gender-based violence and child protection.

Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh, Nicolas Weeks, highlighted the increased allocation compared to last year due to rising humanitarian needs, particularly in the world’s largest refugee camp. He emphasized Sweden’s continued commitment to supporting Bangladesh and the Rohingya community for the past seven years.

Additionally, Sweden is partnering with Start Fund Bangladesh to enable 26 local and national organizations to respond quickly to emergencies.