Humanity & Inclusion Canada

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January 2018 – Following the outbreak of violence in Northern Rakhine State in August 2017, more than 647,000 Rohingya crossed from Myanmar into Bangladesh over a period of several months. These refugees joined more than 200,000 Rohingya already in the district of Cox's Bazar following earlier waves of displacement. With GAC’s support, Handicap International is helping to respond to the immediate needs of refugees in Cox’s Bazar, focusing on particularly vulnerable households with special needs. Activities include: (1) providing physical and functional rehabilitation for injured or disabled people, as well as mobility aids as needed; (2) providing mental health and psycho-social support for those affected by trauma; and (3) distributing infant, hygiene and dignity kits that take into account the specific needs of women and girls.