Winter Relief Program 2024–2025
Project Background & Humanitarian Crisis
Every winter, as temperatures drop in Cox’s Bazar, the Rohingya refugees face unbearable hardship. Living in fragile shelters made of tarpaulin and bamboo, they lack the basic means to protect themselves from the cold. Children walk barefoot, the elderly shiver through the night, and families huddle together with little more than thin cloth for warmth. Understanding the urgency of the situation, Jano Seba Kendra (JSK), with generous support from Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD), USA, launched the Winter Relief Program 2024–25. The initiative distributed blankets, sweaters, winter hats, and cloth sheets to 994 Rohingya families, prioritizing those with infants, pregnant women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. This compassionate intervention not only provided warmth but also brought comfort, health protection, and hope to families who had long endured the cold with little help. Smiles returned to the faces of children who received their first sweaters, and elderly refugees expressed heartfelt gratitude for the timely support.
“Winter in the camp is bone-chilling with only plastic tarpaulins. The thick blankets and warm sweaters protected our infants from pneumonia.”
— Refugee Mother, Ukhiya Camp
Project Objectives
- Distribute warm clothing and blankets to vulnerable refugee families.
- Protect children and elderly people from cold-related diseases.
- Reduce the incidence of respiratory infections and other seasonal illnesses.
- Strengthen community resilience and promote health during the winter months.
Key Field Activities
- Procurement and distribution of blankets, sweaters, winter hats, and cloth sheets.
- Coordination with camp authorities (RRRC office) and community volunteers for fair distribution.
- Continuous field supervision to ensure transparency and efficiency.
- Targeted assistance to those most at risk of cold-related illness.
Outcomes & Measurable Impact
Conclusion & Institutional Accountability
The Winter Relief Program 2024–25 was not just about distributing clothes; it was about restoring dignity and safety to people who had lost almost everything. Through timely action and the compassionate partnership of HHRD-USA, thousands of refugees were able to face the winter with warmth and hope. Jano Seba Kendra (JSK) expresses deep gratitude to Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD), USA, for their continued trust and support. Their generosity once again proved that even the simplest act of kindness can bring immense comfort to those in distress.