Coxs Bazar Humanitarian Response Program

Cox’s Bazar Humanitarian Response Programme

(A Local, Trusted Partner for Life-Saving and Inclusive Humanitarian Action)

Who We Are : 

Jugantar Samaj Unnayan Sangstha (JSUS) is a women-led, nationally registered humanitarian and development organization established in 1997. For over 27 years, JSUS has stood alongside Bangladesh’s most vulnerable communities, delivering principled, accountable, and inclusive humanitarian assistance.

In Cox’s Bazar, JSUS has maintained a continuous presence for more than 18 years, working with Rohingya refugees and host communities. Our strength lies in local leadership, deep community trust, and proven delivery at scale, particularly for women, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities, and older people.

Why Cox’s Bazar?  

Cox’s Bazar remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian contexts. Protracted displacement, climate shocks, overcrowding, protection risks, learning loss, and overstretched health and WASH systems continue to threaten lives and dignity.

Women and girls face heightened GBV risks, children struggle with interrupted education, adolescents experience psychosocial distress, and persons with disabilities are often excluded from essential services. Sustained, inclusive, and locally led humanitarian action is critical.

Our Humanitarian Vision in Cox’s Bazar :

A future where Rohingya refugees and host communities live with dignity, safety, and hope—supported by inclusive systems that protect lives today while building resilience for tomorrow.

Programme Goal :

“To save lives, reduce suffering, and restore dignity of crisis-affected Rohingya refugees and host communities through inclusive, multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance.

Where We Work :

• Ukhiya  : Camps including Camps 6 , 7 & 8E )
• Cox’s Bazar Sadar
• Chakaria,
• Ramu
• Pekua

What We Do: Integrated Humanitarian Response

1. Education in Emergencies (EiE)

• Joyful Learning Centers for refugee children
• Foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills
• Child-friendly, safe, and inclusive learning spaces
• Teacher facilitation and parental engagement

2. Health, Nutrition & Mental Health

• Disability-inclusive health and rehabilitation services.
• Nutrition screening, IYCF promotion, and referrals.
• Adolescent health and menstrual hygiene management.
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

3. Protection & Inclusion

• Child protection and safeguarding mainstreaming
• GBV risk mitigation and referral pathways
• Community-based rehabilitation (CBR)
• Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)

5. Food Security, Livelihood & Skill Development Program

·        Blanket/Dry food distribution during emergencies.

·        Homestead gardening & Vertical Gardening.

·        Technical/Vocational Training like handicrafts, tailoring,hairdressing.

6.  Emergency Preparedness & Rapid Response

• Cyclone, flood, and fire response
• Early warning dissemination and evacuation support
• Emergency food, NFIs, and cash assistance
• Inclusive disaster risk reduction (DRR)

7. Cross-Cutting Commitments

• Gender equality and women’s leadership
• Disability inclusion and accessibility
• Safeguarding & PSEA
• Climate adaptation and resilience
• Localization and community participation