Message Library acts as a reference for those wanting to disseminate critical information to affected populations in an emergency throughout Bangladesh. The Message Library has been developed in collaboration with Government of Bangladesh Officials (Department of Disaster Management, DDM), different UN clusters, International and National NGOS and other stakeholders working in humanitarian response. It can be used both as a disaster preparedness tool and following the outbreak of an emergency. Translators without Borders has contributed a wide selection of translations to the Message Library.
Launch the Message LibraryWatch this animated video series to understand the ongoing international justice and accountability mechanisms concerning the Rohingya! These videos provide simplified information on the ongoing cases before the different international courts and how the Rohingya can participate in these processes. ...
Rohingya to English and Rohingya to Burmese dictionary: This is a free Rohingya to English and Rohingya to Burmese dictionary. It is the first Rohingya dictionary that includes all the Rohingya scripts: Rohingya Hanifi, Rohingya Fonna (Arabic) and Rohingyalish (Latin). It was developed for the ...
Aa’rar Bhasanchar aims to equip the relocated Rohingya community with information and skills they need to adapt to living on this island. There are episodes of different lengths, formats (podcasts, videos) all of which are designed to be shared through loudspeaker dissemination, community ...
BBC Media Action is producing audio podcast – A’aiyo Jani (I know too) - specially aimed for host community people of Bangladesh affected by the Rohingya influx. Each episode is 10-12 minutes long, in combination of a small drama piece along with the discussion with a subject expert ...
BBC Media Action has produced four seasons of the popular audio drama series, Aa'rar Kissa (Our Story). This drama series continues to follow three families as they grapple with day-to-day life in the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, dealing with love, crime and injustice. In this season ...
Soiyi Hota ('correct information') is an audio programme, designed to disseminate accurate and reliable information to the Rohingya communities in a clear and easily understandable format. The programme aims to deliver life-saving information on a wide range of topics to the affected communities. ...
[Updated 23 March with consolidated guidance on mitigating fire risk and managing fires] The winter season brings increased risk of fire as the weather is dry and fires are used to stay warm. These communication products are designed to help agencies accurately and effectively communicate fire risk ...
The materials below have been produced to support the campaign on measles vaccination in the Rohingya refugee camps during January and February 2020. You can download the materials here: PSA about Measles and Rubella Vaccination (09 January 2023) available with music and without music Simple ...
This is a series of 3-5 minute sports-centred pieces developed during the FIFA World Cup 2022. Using sports as the subject, peaceful coexistence and gender-based violence are addressed. The series can be played in any order. Our sports star: This episode profiles a Rohingya sports star who ...
Episode 1 – Importance of conversations about family planning between husband and wife A lactating mother is pushed to have another child by her in-laws, but she is already struggling with her chores and raising her breast-fed baby. A health care volunteer suggests that she talk with her ...
[UPDATED 08 September 2022 with and audio PSA about the current coronavirus/Covid-19 booster dose vaccination campaign in camps.] [Agencies are encouraged to double-check whether the advice and information in older materials is accurate, before making use of them in field activities] The ...
Palonger Hota (Voice of Palong) is a radio magazine programme (30 mins) on everyday matters in the Rohingya refugee settlements as well as the surrounding Palong host community villages in Bangladesh. We cover all aspects of life that people care about including lifesaving information, giving a ...
Haas Mo’shoara is a presenter-led programme, produced by BBC Media Action, to create awareness about sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among the Rohingya people. A doctor in the programme gives key information on how to tackle some of the common challenges for sexual ...
[Updated 21 July 2022 with Audio PSA on newborn birth registration campaign in camps] These materials are designed to help communicate with refugees about the joint government / UNHCR registration process. Materials can be used in information hubs, within community spaces or in listening groups; and...
[Updated 06 June 2022 with new episode] There are lots of people living in the camps who solve problems themselves and help other people at the same time. To celebrate them and inspire others, Aa'rar Bahadur (Our heroes) highlights individuals helping each other to solve their own problems. In each ...
[Updated 12 April 2022 with Communication strategy for Cyclone Preparedness] This material explains the cyclone early warning signals being used in the camps and advice about how to prepare at each warning level. The resources are based on common messages developed by the Cox's Bazar Emergency ...
[NEW - updated 16 March 2022 with an animated drama on flood] [Agencies are encouraged to double-check whether the advice and information in older materials is accurate, before making use of them in field activities] With the onset of the monsoon, landslides, floods and lightning are an ...
[Updated 16 March 2022 with animated drama on Drowning] BBC Media Action has produced audio-visual materials to assist in communicating about the risks and precautions related to drowning, particularly for children living in the camps in Cox's Bazar. The materials are primarily designed for ...
[Updated 16 March 2022 with new episodes] Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar require information about their options for the future and other key rights-related issues, as well as a basic understanding of the humanitarian process, how the camp operates and their entitlements. BBC Media ...
Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar require information about their options for the future and other key rights-related issues, including a basic understanding of the humanitarian process, how the camp operates and what they are entitled to. BBC Media Action is producing audio podcasts, ...
[Updated 05 November 2021 with an audio PSA addressing the worries about oral cholera vaccination in the camps] The materials below have been produced to support the oral cholera vaccination campaign in the Rohingya refugee camps. [NEW] [5 November 2021] Audio PSA addressing the...
Niyamotor din (Days of Possibilities) is an audio drama series set in the Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar. The drama is designed to support greater awareness and knowledge in the Rohingya community on maternal and neonatal issues such as the need for ante-natal check-ups and pregnancy care, safe birth,...
BBC Media Action has developed a series of multimedia products to assist in communicating about gender-based violence and PSEA. The materials cover information about where and how victims can seek assistance; as well as safety advice. Materials are primarily designed for use in information...
[Updated 28 July 2021 with a new audio PSA on how to purify water using Aquatabs] [Agencies are encouraged to double-check whether the advice and information in older materials is accurate, before making use of them in field activities] Swiftly becoming a celebrity within the camps, Md ...
This page contains communication material about complaint and feedback mechanism in camps. BBC Media Action has produced an audio PSA to assist in communication about complaint and feedback mechanism of WFP in camps for reporting issues related to food assistance such as food quality, loss of ...
BBC Media Action has produced an audio PSA to assist in communication about symptoms, prevention, and treatment of acute watery diarrhoea. The PSA has been produced for Rohingya people living in different camps in Cox’s Bazar. The material is primarily designed for use in information ...
These programs were produced by Rohingya refugees in Jamtoli (Camp 15), Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh for mainly the residents of Camp 8East, 14, 15 and 16. The programs aim to build resilience and access to information and to increase social cohesion. The programs were made by Fondation Hirondelle with ...
[Updated 28 April 2021 with audio PSA highlighting trafficking risks in camps and precautionary measures people can take for their and their children's protection] These multimedia products are designed to assist in communicating about risks and precautions related to trafficking. Materials are...
[Updated 7 April 2021 with new factual videos about the importance of antenatal and postnatal checkups, the importance of delivery at a birth facility, what services are available, and the benefits of delivering at the health facility.] BBC Media Action has developed a series of multimedia ...
[Updated 7 April 2021 with new factual videos about the importance of postnatal checkups] BBC Media Action has developed a series of multimedia products to assist in communicating about health issues for new-born babies and very young children. The materials cover self-care advice as well as ...
BBC Media Action is producing a number of short audio PSA messages that provide useful information to the community in response to the fire in the Rohingya camps. This includes key information on reuniting families, protection issues, accessing food and assistance and addressing health needs. The ...
Dadi'r Kissa (Granny’s Tale) is an exciting new video series in Rohingya language aimed at the children between the ages of 6 to 12 years old. Produced by BBC Media Action, the series is a mix of live-action and animation. A group of children meet at Granny’s house to hear stories based ...
BBC Media Action has produced an audio PSA to assist in communication about symptoms, prevention, and treatment of jaundice. The PSA has been produced for Rohingya people living in different camps in Cox’s Bazar. The material is primarily designed for use in information ...
These multimedia products are designed to assist in communicating about topics related to women’s health. Materials are primarily designed for use in information hubs or within community spaces and listening groups, but could also be used by agency field staff, volunteers and others working ...
The following communication tools are designed to help communication around Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Materials are available on this page for different hard to reach communities in Bangladesh. For insights into community perceptions and concerns about Covid-19, take a look at the regular Corona ...
'Arrar Hota' (Our Voice) is a radio programme produced by the local people in Palongkhali Union, Cox's Bazar district in Bangladesh providing necessary and important information to their own community in order to build resilience, enhance access to information about livelihoods and promote social ...
The following audio-visual materials contain cyclone early warning and preparedness information. The audio-visual materials have been produced targeting the audiences of the cyclone-prone areas of Bangladesh such as Satkhira, Khulna and Cox’s Bazar. Also, these contents target women, ...
The materials below have been produced to support the routine immunization programme in the Rohingya refugee camps. You can download the materials here: [01 Oct] Audio PSA on routine immunization – available in only male voice and male and female voice Audio programme Soiyi Hota, ...
[Updated 9 July 2020 with new audio content] To coincide with the distribution of shelter tie-down kits, BBC Media Action has developed a series of multimedia products to assist in communicating the importance of shelter strengthening and more general extreme weather preparedness in advance of ...
The following communication tools are designed to help communication around Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Materials are available on this page for the general population in Bangladesh. For insights into community perceptions and concerns about Covid-19, take a look at the regular Corona Kotha ...
A public health crisis or emergency is characterised by its ability to cause ill health and death among hundreds, thousands or sometimes millions of people. In a health crisis, the media has the power to save lives. Effective communication can help to prevent or reduce the spread of disease, and ...
The following tools and resources are designed to support communication with communities throughout Bangladesh regarding cyclone Amphan. Tools reflect changes to the standard procedures for evacuation, which have been introduced given additional risks related to Covid-19. The tools ...
***Aa'rar Foygam is currently paused, due to the difficulties of gathering listening groups during Covid-19 restrictions. In its place BBC Media Action is producing a new regular audio product, Soiyi Hota ('correct information') focused on information about Covid-19. This product is shorter and...
BBC Media Action is providing support to public health and humanitarian agencies in Bangladesh who need additional communication materials or tools to help them respond to Covid-19. You can use this form to provide details of the tools or materials that you need. We cannot promise to be able to meet...
The way that communication tools related to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is organised on Shongjog has changed. This change has been made to make navigation easier, because there are now a large number of materials available. Please click here if you are looking for materials designed for use with ...
This short guide is designed to assist development and humanitarian agencies to think through how risk communication and community engagement activity related to Covid-19 can be carried out without face-to-face interaction with communities. By using remote methods, agencies will be able to safeguard...
On this page you can find links to a range of communication tools that might be useful to link with International Women's Day. All of the materials are in Rohingya language. BBC Media Action has created a special audio package for IWD 2020 - highlighting the importance of joint decision making ...
The audio-visual materials on this page have been designed to support outreach staff and volunteers in communicating the importance of civil documentation. Specifically, the tools will help with communication around registering births, deaths, marriages and divorces. All the video and ...
[Updated 29 January with audio tools] Following the ruling of the International Court of Justice relating to Rohingya people in Rakhine state, the following tools may help explain the ruling to refugees in Cox's Bazar. [NEW] A simple audio message explaining the ruling is available: Audio message ...
A number of resources are available to assist with information provision related to the oral cholera vaccination campaign, which is taking place in December 2019. Written guidance on messages (not for community dissemination, but to aid practitioners in communicating) Audio version of raw ...
BBC Media Action has developed a series of flashcards to assist in communicating about the risks and precautions related to road safety, particularly for children living in the camps in Cox's Bazar. Materials are primarily designed for use in information hubs or within community spaces and listening...
The communication products below have been created to help communicate risks and precautions related to dengue fever. They can be used in information centres, outreach staff and volunteers and other setting where direct engagement with communities is taking place. Audio messages for ...
The communication products below have been created to help communicate risks and precautions related to dengue fever. They can be used in information centres, outreach staff and volunteers and other setting where direct engagement with communities is taking place. Series of Flashcards about Vector ...
[Updated 22 November 2019 - all 20 episodes now available for download, along with discussion guides] BBC Media Action has produced a new audio drama series, Aa'rar Kissa (Our Story) - we believe this is the first ever long-format drama to have been produced in the Rohingya language. The drama ...
Voice of America’s Bangla language service has started a five-days-a-week radio show in Rohingya language. Titled Lifeline, the 30-minute radio show focuses on the lives and needs of the refugees, providing them with valuable information on security, family reunification, food rations, ...
BBC Media Action is developing a series of products to assist in communicating about the services and support available for older people living in the camps in Cox's Bazar. Materials are primarily designed for use in information hubs or within community spaces and listening groups, but could also be...
Jamtoli Information Line is a radio program made by and for the Rohingya residents of Camp 15, Jamtoli Camp, in Cox's Bazar. This program is produced by Coast Trust with the support of Fondation Hirondelle. The programs are available on SoundCloud and you can follow* Jamtoli ...
Aror Hota is 'Our Voice', a program made by and for the Bangladeshi host community of Palonghkali and Rajapalong districts of Cox's Bazar. This program is produced by Coast Trust with the support of Fondation Hirondelle. The programs are available on SoundCloud and you can follow* ...
Shanti Hota is a radio program made by and for the Rohingya residents of Kutapalong. This program is produced by Coast Trust with the support of Fondation Hirondelle. The programs are available on SoundCloud and you can follow* Shanti Hota: Refugee Community Radio ...
[Updated 20 August with listening group materials] Following the recent confirmation from the government of Myanmar that some refugees are eligible to return, the communication tools available below are designed to help explain the details of the voluntary repatriation process to Rohingya people ...
This series of factual videos are designed to help mothers breastfeed successfully. The materials cover basic breastfeeding advice as well as what to do when there is a low supply of milk or pain or discomfort. Materials are primarily designed for use in healthcare settings or Women Friendly Spaces ...
Working with Plan International and the Education Sector, BBC Media Action has produced a series of image cards to help prompt students’ imaginations and to provide the raw materials for stories they create. The aim of the cards is to support interactive and engaging educational materials for ...
A range of communication materials have been produced by BBC Media Action, on behalf of Shongjog, targeted towards flood-affected communities. Agencies looking to respond to the recent seasonal flooding may find these tools useful - they are free to download and use by any humanitarian agency. Tools...
Considering the frequent wild elephants attacks in the Rohingya Refugee camp and lack of child friendly messaging regarding this, Save the Children International has developed a Facilitator Guide - 'Protecting Ourselves from Elephants' - for children under 12 years of age. This Facilitator...
In September 2018, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has opened a preliminary examination concerning the alleged deportation of the Rohingya people from Myanmar to Bangladesh. In June 2019, the Prosecutor informed the Judges that she will ask for authorization to open...
[Updated 18 May with new animation] These multimedia products are designed to assist in communicating about the facilities and benefits of child-friendly spaces and temporary learning centres; encouraging families to help their children access these facilities. Materials are primarily designed for ...
Many field staff and volunteers are using audio-visual materials created for the Rohingya response to help facilitate high-quality community engagement activities with refugees and host communities. To make it easier for these front-line communicators to find and use material easily, a ...
[Updated 10 April with a new instructional video on the preparation of supplementary food for young children] BBC Media Action has developed a series of multimedia products to assist in communicating about various aspects of nutrition for children; and pregnant and lactating women. Materials ...
[Updated 4 April with new video] The materials below have been produced through the Cox's Bazar health risk communication task force in order to facilitate a campaign on chickenpox in the Rohingya refugee camps during January 2019. You can download the materials here: Frequenty asked questions, in ...
From 1 April 2019, the 'Listen Again' service has been suspended, as funding is currently not in place to continue this activity. In the meantime, listening groups are welcome to make use of archive material and may also be interested in downloading other programmes aiming to serve Rohingya people ...
Bala-Bura is an audio programme produced with and for the Rohingya community. A team of 20 Rohingya volunteers go out into the camps daily to collect rumours, concerns and questions from the community. Half of the group are women and half are men, some are born in the camps, some arrived in 2017 and...
This is a video that is meant to promote basic hygiene practices. It shows the different ways of how the flu spreads and gives simple advice on how to prevent it from spreading. It is recorded in Rohingya language (Buthidaung dialect) for camp wide distribution. This video can be found in different ...
[Updated 12 January 2019 with additional resources] With community feedback frequently highlighting the need for alternatives to firewood and an increased focus within the response on distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), these communication materials are designed to help the Rohingya ...
BBC Media Action has developed a series of multimedia products to assist in communicating about issues related to preparing for and coping with the winter weather. Materials are primarily designed for use in information hubs or within community spaces and listening groups, but could also be used by ...
This content is designed to assist in communicating about the potential for small-scale vegetable cultivation within the refugee camps in Cox's Bazar. Materials are primarily designed for use in information hubs or within community spaces and listening groups, but could also be used by agency field ...
These multimedia products are designed to assist in communicating about the facilities and benefits of women-friendly spaces; encouraging women to attend and helping reduce barriers amongst men to women attending. Materials are primarily designed for use in information hubs or within community ...
The rainy season brings additional risks of diseases which are transmitted by mosquitoes, including malaria, dengue fever and chikungunya. The materials here are designed to raise awareness about the risks associated with mosquito-borne diseases and what people living in the camps can do to ...
To help agencies marking handwashing week in camp, a package of Rohingya language audio messages has been produced covering: Why handwashing is important How to wash your hand effectively General hygiene and cleanliness Safe water management Safe food preparation You can download the messages (and...
Jamtoli Information Line is a 30-minute Rohingya-language radio programme made by a group of refugees in Jamtoli camp. Each programme captures a critical issue which has been deemed important by the refugees, and allows Rohingya people and the humanitarian actors in the camp to have their say. ...
On this page, you can find materials designed to help conduct training sessions for teachers in the camp. You can also find the videos of actual sessions. The training sessions covered three areas: 1. Health and Hygiene: the material include - Health & Hygiene ...
With the arrival of the monsoon, the risk of cholera is increasing in the camps. But it's easy to prevent and tackle such occurrence if people in danger know about it. These PSAs are designed to be played in community spaces, info hubs, listening groups and by community ...
Shelter/NFI sector has developed some additional IEC materials, with the support from other sectors and partner organisations, aiming at the construction or the improvement of the shelters. These materials include – Proper Tie Down of Shelter: (Print poster – size: A4 – Bangla and...
To coincide with large numbers of portable radios being distributed to Rohingya people, BBC Media Action has worked with IOM to produce a visual instruction manual – in video and print form - which explains how to use the radio. This video instruction manual (2:59 minutes long) which...
Contact tracing for diphtheria is still going on; and some community members may be worried about how they are able to maintain a prophylactic antibiotic regime during the month of Ramadan. This short video PSA sets out some common community worries and features an imam from the Rohingya ...
Download this message pack (Rohingya audio, plus guide script in English) to assist with the mitigation of health-related risks associated with cyclones and storms. The messages cover risks related to water, pregnancy, pre-existing medical conditions and treatment continuity, self-care, physical ...
Humanitarian aid is completely free and needs no transaction of any type. To get this message out, Internews, Translators without Borders and IOM have produced some contents in different formats. You can download the whole package and choose the content that best suits your communication. The ...
BBC Media Action has developed a series of multimedia products to assist in communicating about precautions, symptoms and care-seeking related to heat and heat-related health problems. Materials are primarily designed for use in information hubs or within community spaces and listening groups, to ...
Shongjog has a study to understand the information and communication needs of communities in flood prone riverine and cyclone prone coastal areas of Bangladesh. The study looked at four key areas, including identifying disaster management information and communication mechanisms available in the ...
While several humanitarian organisations are working to mainstream CwC in their programme designs in Bangladesh, it is undeniable that the advantages of CwC can be realised at a much greater scale if this can be sensitised and mainstreamed across the private sector in Bangladesh. This scoping ...
The CwC Marker is a new strategic tool to ensure that adequate consideration is given to integrate the CwC framework in designing interventions and responding to emergencies. The toolkit provides an overview of the CwC Marker and its application as well as providing guidance on how to assess CwC ...
This training module, designed to introduce volunteers working in humanitarian response to the concepts and principles of Communication with Communities, was developed by BRAC on behalf of Shongjog, with funding from the UK Department for International Development.
Two-way communication is an integral part of the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). However, CwC may still not seem to be an area of priority for responding organisations. Therefore, awareness about the importance of CwC interventions is needed. Integrating CwC into programming will improve the ...
Two-way communication is an integral part of the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). However, CwC may still not seem to be an area of priority for responding organisations. Therefore, awareness about the importance of CwC interventions is needed. Integrating CwC into programming will improve the...
By providing important information and news, community radio can also take part in the humanitarian assistance efforts during disasters. By broadcasting live or phone-in programmes, community radios can provide various news and information like what to do during disasters, and where relief materials...
The success of Bangladesh in disaster management is highly praised around the world. The key to this success is the social bonds of the country's people, mentality towards volunteerism and the contribution of volunteers - who are often the first responders in an emergency. Now, considering the need ...
The success of Bangladesh in disaster management is highly praised around the world. The key to this success is the social bonds of the country's people, mentality towards volunteerism and the contribution of volunteers - who are often the first responders in an emergency. Now, considering the need ...
BBC Media Action is working with UNICEF, Bangladesh Betar, Radio Naf and the CXB Communication with Communities Working Group to help provide lifesaving information to Rohingya and host communities across Cox's Bazar. Sectors, working groups and individual agencies working as part of the emergency ...
The guide aims to help Country Offices in South Asia support national and local governments’ preparedness in the case of disease outbreak. Designed as a practical resource package with templates and pictorial materials, it provides a step by step guide to risk communication planning and community ...
Disease outbreaks can have substantial health, economic and social costs. The public health imperative during an outbreak is therefore to control the event as quickly as possible in order to minimize morbidity, mortality and other negative impacts. Communication is integral to every public health ...
This document is an interagency collaboration lead by UNICEF and in close partnership with WHO and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Its purpose is to, under the WHO Strategic Response Framework, provide a tool for the use of country teams of the key ...