The language lesson: what we’ve learned about communicating with Rohingya refugees

Author(s)
TWB
Publication language
English
Pages
33
Date published
01 Jan 2018
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Accountability to affected populations (AAP), Engaging with affected populations, Needs assessment, Two-way communication
Countries
Bangladesh
Use in Humanitarian Programme Cycle
Needs assessment & analysis, Strategic response planning, Implementation & monitoring

Access to information has improved in the Rohingya refugee response as a result of an increased humanitarian focus on communicating with communities. Yet language barriers and low access to media still leave many Rohingya refugees without the critical and life-saving information they need to claim their rights, get the support they need, and make informed choices for themselves and their families. n August 2018, Translators without Borders (TWB) surveyed a representative sample of refugees in the Kutupalong- Balukhali camp to better understand their language and information needs.