The World Food Programme (WFP) has raised a serious warning that its food aid for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar may stop by the end of November due to a lack of funds.
Carl Skau, WFP’s Deputy Executive Director, said the Rohingya people are fully dependent on aid since they cannot work, integrate, or safely return to Rakhine. If support stops, thousands will face hunger and be forced into dangerous coping strategies.
WFP urgently needs $60 million within the next 6 months to avoid food supply disruptions and a total of $167 million for the next year. The United States has been the biggest donor, but WFP is calling on other countries including ASEAN, Gulf nations, and OIC members to step up.
Skau praised Bangladesh’s generosity, noting that most of the food is purchased locally, benefiting host communities and the economy. He also highlighted WFP’s school feeding program in Bangladesh, which has proven to improve health, education, and local livelihoods.
Despite global funding shortages, WFP said it remains committed to supporting Rohingya refugees, host communities, and Bangladesh’s development journey. A high-level UN conference on the Rohingya crisis will take place on September 30 in New York, where WFP hopes to mobilize more international support.
👉 Without urgent action, nearly one million Rohingya in Bangladesh could face a devastating food crisis.
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