Essential WASH services for Rohingya refugees & vulnerable host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Project highlights
Camps 26 & 27 and adjacent host communities (Nhila Union), Teknaf Sub-district, Cox’s Bazar District, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
71,206 Direct Beneficiaries
1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026
Supported by
Project summary
The project, provides essential WASH services for Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities in Camps 26 and 27 and adjacent areas of Nhila Union, Teknaf. It focuses on safe water supply through the Camp 27 desalination plant, sanitation, fecal sludge and solid waste management, and hygiene promotion with the distribution of hygiene and menstrual hygiene kits, reaching 71,206 people
Project goal
The overall objective of this project is to contribute to reduced WASH-related public health risks and improved dignity among targeted Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities.
Key activities
- Operate and maintain the desalination plant to supply 200 m³ of safe water per day.
- Operate and maintain the existing water supply line.
- Train 100 Water User Group members on operation and maintenance.
- Conduct monthly water quality testing.
- Operate and maintain the Fecal Sludge Management plant.
- Provide safety equipment for desludging volunteers.
- Maintain 210 latrines and 210 bathing cubicles.
- Decommission and rehabilitate 30 damaged latrines and bathing cubicles.
- Operate and maintain the Solid Waste Management plant.
- Distribute 2,000 household handwashing units.
- Distribute hygiene kits and menstrual hygiene management kits.
