The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a new contribution of GBP 1.1 million ($1.4 million) from United Kingdom to bolster lifesaving food assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
This latest funding, received in December last year, follows earlier allocations of GBP 8.7 million ($11.6 million) provided by the UK for the WFP’s Rohingya response.
British Deputy High Commissioner to Bangladesh and Development Director at the British High Commission, James Goldman, said the UK is proud to continue its support for the WFP’s “vital work,” ensuring families have access to nutritious food and essential services. He further said the support would directly benefit the Bangladeshi economy by sourcing goods from local suppliers within host communities.
Through an e-voucher system, the WFP currently supports nearly 1.2 million people – the entire Rohingya community – with a monthly entitlement of USD 12 per person to purchase staple and fresh food. Beyond food assistance, the WFP provides nutrition support to prevent and treat malnutrition in children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
It also facilitates school feeding for 260,000 Rohingya children and implements livelihoods interventions to strengthen resilience for both refugees and host community members.
WFP Country Director Simone Parchment expressed deep gratitude to the UK for standing with the Rohingya community amidst declining humanitarian funding.
She emphasised that the solidarity of the international community is essential for the survival of vulnerable communities like the Rohingya.
However, as the Rohingya crisis enters its ninth year, it faces severe challenges, including a sharp decline in financial support.
The WFP has highlighted a $147 million shortfall for its 2026 food and nutrition programmes.
