expanding access in the worlds largest refugee settlement
In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Emergency Project serves Rohingya refugees living in the largest refugee settlement in the world—home to nearly one million people displaced by genocide and ongoing persecution in Myanmar. Families live in densely crowded conditions with limited access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, where preventable illness, malnutrition, and infectious disease remain constant threats. For many, access to even basic medical care is scarce, and emergency services are often out of reach in moments when they are needed most.
During our first mission in partnership with IMANA, our team provided care to hundreds of Rohingya refugees, delivering critical medical evaluations, treatment, and point-of-care diagnostics in a setting where resources are severely limited. Patients presented with a wide spectrum of conditions—from untreated chronic disease and infection to acute, high-risk medical emergencies—highlighting both the depth of need and the gaps in accessible care. In an environment shaped by displacement and instability, even routine medical interventions can become life-saving.
This work represents the beginning of a broader commitment to supporting one of the most vulnerable populations in the world. Through continued missions, we aim to expand access to emergency and primary care, introduce diagnostic capabilities, and support local providers through training and collaboration. In a place where millions have been forced to flee their homes and live without basic protections, our goal is simple: to deliver meaningful, high-quality care where it is needed most, and to stand alongside a community that has endured unimaginable hardship.
