Japan to provide $0.5m for Mocha-hit Rohingya, host communities thru IOM

The Japanese government has decided to provide US$0.5 million in assistance to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in response to the super Cyclone Mocha that hit Rohingya and host communities in Cox's Bazar on 14 May.
According to a press release of the Japanese embassy on Tuesday, this emergency grant is to provide critical WASH services to Rohingya, and host communities affected by the cyclone Mocha through IOM.
Activities will include repairing and installation of latrines, provision of hygiene packages to those affected populations and hygiene awareness/promotions activities.
Since the beginning of the emergency in August 2017, Japan has been a steady supporter of the Rohingya refugee response in Bangladesh, contributing over $200 million to IOM and other UN agencies as well as NGOs in Bangladesh, including through this new funding.

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