The news has moved on. But Rohingya refugees have not.

Five years after fleeing persecution in Myanmar, many thousands of children are still stuck in a vast, dangerous refugee camp. They have not given up on their dreams; please don’t give up on them.

Never Forget: Shabika's story

To remind the world about Rohingya refugee children, our short animated film tells the story of one little girl’s journey.

‘Shabika’ represents all the children – and we hope her story will convey their trauma, their courage, and the challenges they still face.

Donate to help give children a safe space

In the vast Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, our partners have set up Safe Spaces for women and children. We must keep this support going.

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Humayra: helping protect women and girls in the camp

Humayra is a case manager for our partner organisation, Dushtha Shasthya Kendra (DSK), at the Safe Space.

‘I work with Rohingya women and girls to ensure safety and dignity for each of them. We support them psychologically and create awareness about violence against women and girls.’ 

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DSK worker Humayra, pictured at the Cox's Bazar Safe Space. Credit: Fabeha Monir/Christian Aid
A slightly smiling, young brown-skinned woman of South Asian heritage, wearing a maroon headdress and dark vest, pictured against a woven background

An ordeal no child could forget: the Rohingya crisis

It’s five long years since 720,000 Rohingya refugees fled targeted violence in Myanmar. Nearly 60% are children. They witnessed unspeakable brutality; many lost their parents.

They have now spent most of their lives in Cox’s Bazard, the world’s largest refugee camp. Rife with dangers like floods, fires, violence and trafficking, it's no place for a child to grow up. They need our long-term support to keep their dreams alive.

Fatima: keeping dreams alive

Fatima has seen things no child should ever see. Armed groups storming her home, seizing her possessions, attacking innocent people.Yet after five years as a refugee, her spirit is not broken. She’s determined to become an advocate to sort out the problems in her community. ‘My dream is to study higher and become a lawyer,’ she says; with your support, we can continue helping her study safely. 

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A young girl pictured in Cox's Bazar Rohingya refugee camp, Bangladesh Credit: Fabeha Monir/Christian Aid
Image: Young brown-skinned girl with shoulder-length black hair, wearing white and green dress. Refugee camp can be seen in background.

Giving children a safe space

In the vast Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, our partners have set up Safe Spaces for learning, play and therapy, where mothers and children can feel protected and supported.
We also give out hygiene kits, and help provide clean water and food. But with no end in sight, we must keep this support going.

You can help with a donation today

Harun: dreaming of bigger horizons

Nine-year-old Harun was tiny when his family fled Myanmar, but still remembers seeing violence that no child should see. In the camp, he loves to sit with his friends and watch the planes.

‘We see the sky and talk about visiting abroad.’ His dream is to become a pilot.

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Rokim pictured at the Safe Space he visits with his mother. Credit: Fabeha Monir/Christian Aid
A young brown-skinned boy of South Asian heritage smiles, posed against a bold blue patterned background.
Will you help keep their dreams alive?

Cox's Bazar - the largest refugee camp in the world - is no place for a child to grow up. With your gift, you can help support children like Fatima and Rokim.

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