The World Food Programme (WFP) has introduced a new needs-based food assistance system for Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh, including those in the camps of Ukhiya and Teknaf, as well as on Bhasan Char.
The initiative aims to provide support based on the varying levels of food insecurity among nearly 1.2 million Rohingya living in the camps.
In a statement issued on Sunday, WFP said the new approach will allocate assistance based on each household’s food security situation. Families facing severe food insecurity in Cox’s Bazar will receive $12 per person per month, while those in Bhasan Char will receive $13 per person per month.
Households at high risk will receive $10 per person ($11 on Bhasan Char), and those with comparatively lower risk will receive $7 per person ($8 on Bhasan Char).
WFP noted that the Targeting and Prioritization Exercise (TPE) has been introduced to guide monthly food assistance across the refugee camps. This is a step toward a support system that is more focused on meeting people’s needs.
Analysis from the TPE shows that while all Rohingya refugees face food insecurity, the degree varies from household to household. Under the new system, assistance will be aligned with each family’s specific needs.
The programme is designed to ensure that even the lowest level of assistance is sufficient to meet basic food requirements, based on food gap analysis, while also reflecting differences in market conditions between Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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