Desk News- A distribution program of nutritious food, sanitary napkins, festive clothing, educational materials, and calculators was conducted among underprivileged Rohingya children at Kutupalong Rohingya Camp-4 in Cox’s Bazar.

The event was organized under the Child Sponsorship Program with the financial support of the international donor agency Human Concern International (HCI) and implemented by the non-governmental development organization Shushilan. The program took place on Tuesday (30 June) at 10:00 AM at the CIC Office Darbar Hall of Camp-4.

The program was inaugurated by the Senior Assistant Secretary of Camp-4, Md. Al Imran, who attended as the Chief Guest. Special guests included Md. Naimul Hasan, Complaint Officer of HCI; Iqbal Hossain, Care and Maintenance Officer (CIC Office, Camp-4); and Md. Masud Rana from the CIC Office. Representatives from Site Management Support (SMS) were also present.

Under this initiative, a total of 239 Rohingya children received various items. The distributed materials included nutritious food and festive clothing such as three-piece outfits (39 beneficiaries), frocks (55), pants (145 males and 94 females), panjabis (53), pajamas (53), shirts (92), and shoes (239). In addition, school bags (239), water bottles (239), and umbrellas (239) were distributed.

As part of educational support, each child received pencils (1 box/12 pieces), sharpeners (2 pieces), erasers (3 pieces), color pencils (1 box/12 pieces), oil pastels/watercolors (1 box/24 pieces), drawing books (3), and notebooks (6). A total of 150 calculators were also distributed. Furthermore, sanitary napkins were distributed among 76 adolescent girls as part of health protection support.

From Shushilan, the program was attended by Project Coordinator Md. Ariful Islam, Field Facilitators Akhi Parvin, Sobhan Ali, and Zahidul Haque.

The distribution of these items created a joyful and festive atmosphere among the children. They expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Shushilan and HCI for their humanitarian support and continued assistance.