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Education disrupted by climate change: Umme Solima’s children can’t attend school due to landslide-damaged roads in their refugee camp. "The path is too muddy to cross, even for short distances." #Refugees #Rohingya #Bangladesh #UnmakePoverty #Climate #ExtremeWeather #ClimateCrisis #Education #EarlyChildhoodEducation https://lnkd.in/ejGTKxNQ

"Because of climate change, the frequency of climate events like cyclones and floods will increase, posing greater risks to refugees’ homes and lives,” says MD Liakath Ali, Director of the Climate Change Program, Urban Development Program, and Disaster Risk Management Program at BRAC. Read more to learn how refugees in Bangladesh, Jordan, and South Sudan face extreme climate challenges. https://lnkd.in/ejGTKxNQ

Extreme weather, such as intense heat, floods, and cyclones, has the most significant impact on the most vulnerable communities.    Sarah Raza of The Washington Post spoke with Umme, a Rohingya refugee in Bangladesh, and two other refugee women from Jordan and South Sudan to learn how they cope with climate disasters, which threaten the little normalcy they’ve managed to create in their new homes. Read more to hear from BRAC’s climate experts.  #Refugees #Rohingya #Bangladesh #UnmakePoverty #climate #ExtremeWeather #ClimateCrisis https://lnkd.in/ejGTKxNQ

2 million people across Bangladesh have been affected by the third wave of flooding since May, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded with limited access to food and water. BRAC is responding on the ground, providing emergency food to families that are worst affected by the floods. https://lnkd.in/enapNc5N

Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of our global economy, driving sustainable development and eradicating poverty. Women and young entrepreneurs are increasing their presence worldwide but are highly vulnerable to climate change, global conflicts, and rising living costs. We can support these trailblazers with market access, capacity-building, and responsible financial services. Together, we can empower MSMEs and unlock their potential, making the #SDGs a reality! 💪🌟 #EmpowerMSMEs #SustainableDevelopment #EradicatePoverty #SupportEntrepreneurs #GlobalGoals

Sarah Jane is a resilient mom of four at the Imvepit refugee settlement in Uganda. 🇺🇬 Despite the challenges, she’s an active participant in BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation program and her local Village Savings and Loan Association. With these programs, Sarah Jane and 30 refugee women in the community have been able to save money. The impact of these savings? “It has changed my life,” Sarah Jane says. 🫶 These women have been able to use their savings to rent land for cassava farming, to enroll their kids in school, and to purchase materials for their small businesses. Globally, 110 million refugees have been affected by displacement, loss, and trauma. Will you help them rebuild their lives? Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gdfDzWti  #UnmakePoverty #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeWeek #WithRefugees #SupportRefugees #Impact #ChangeTheWorld

Congratulations to BRAC's Migration Welfare Center Manager Al-Amin Noyon on receiving the prestigious ‘TIP Report Hero’ award from Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State. Al-Amin's dedication and hard work at BRAC’s Migration Welfare Center have made a significant impact in the fight against human trafficking, directly supporting over 20,000 returnee migrants. Read his story: https://lnkd.in/gsqzFkRG U.S. Department of State

The Rohingya refugee crisis remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues. Since 2017, 1.2 million stateless Rohingya have fled Myanmar, with approximately a million now seeking refuge in Bangladesh. Since resettling, BRAC has been by their side. Amid a devastating fire that struck the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, displacing more than 125,000 people, and regular cyclones and climate shocks battering the coastal region, BRAC has swiftly intervened. Our teams provide crucial medical care, food, and emergency shelters. Our mission is to ensure the health and safety of all, especially women and children. Refugee relief is a long and challenging journey. Even as news coverage fades, the need for support remains critical. In honor of Refugee Week, will you make a difference for Rohingya refugees? Make a difference with your donation today at our “refugees” highlight: https://lnkd.in/gdfDzWti #UnmakePoverty #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeWeek #WithRefugees #RohingyaCrisis #RohingyaRefugees #HumanRights #EndPoverty

Today is World Refugee Day, and we have an urgent request for your help. In places like Uganda and Bangladesh, the news reporters are long gone, funding is drying up, and many international NGOs have left. BRAC continues to stand with refugees. But we can’t sustain this critical work without supporters like you. 36.4 million individuals have been displaced due to conflict and persecution. Will you make a donation this World Refugee Day to provide families with food, water, shelter, health care, and education? Donate now to give refugees the tools rebuild their lives: https://lnkd.in/gdfDzWti #UnmakePoverty #WorldRefugeeDay #RefugeeWeek #WithRefugees #SupportRefugees #HumanRights #Refugees #Nonprofit