A New Beginning: Mohammed Hossain’s Journey

Meet Mohammed Hossain, a resilient soul with a story of hope and transformation. Born on January 1, 1956, in Myanmar, Mohammed’s life took an unexpected turn when the Myanmar Army attacked his village and destroyed their houses. Faced with adversity, he, along with his family of five, embarked on a journey to escape the turmoil.

Their path led them to Refugees Camp 13 in Bangladesh, where they initially found solace under a temporary tarpaulin tent. However, as the years unfolded, their makeshift home succumbed to the harsh elements, leaving Mohammed and his family in a desperate situation.

In his own words, Mohammed recounts, “We struggled with the damaged house, hoping something would change. Our days were spent waiting for new help to arrive.”

That help did arrive, in the form of the Self Development Initiative (SDI) organization. Recognizing the hardships faced by Mohammed and his family, SDI stepped in to provide a lifeline.

The intervention brought about a remarkable transformation. SDI provided a new, durable shelter that became a sanctuary for Mohammed’s family. No longer plagued by the fear of the dark, his children found joy in their improved living conditions.

But the assistance didn’t stop there. SDI, with its commitment to holistic support, equipped the family with solar energy systems, fans, and lights. Now, nights were illuminated, and hot days were met with a refreshing cool breeze.

Expressing his gratitude, Mohammed Hossain shared, “The new shelter is more durable and comfortable than the previous one. We are immensely thankful to SDI for providing us with this facility. May Allah bless you all and accept your kind efforts.”

Mohammed Hossain’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the positive impact that compassionate intervention can have on the lives of those facing adversity.

 

Construction of Newly Designed Shelter Houses

Rohingya refugees came into Bangladesh with empty handed and bare footed. Still there are many refugees who have not got the due privilege of shelter houses. So, constructing shelter houses is an ongoing project and it is always required. Many shelter houses also became invalid due to the fire broke out and other natural calamities such as excessive rain and hill slide. To meet such realistic demands, there is no alternative but constructing long durable shelter houses. Considering all these facts, SDI has started the project of ‘Construction of Newly Designed Shelter Houses’ for the most vulnerable Rohingya refugees.

Shelter for Rohingya Refugees

SDI has been working for the oppressed Rohingya community since the crisis started in 2017 by providing them shelter, cloths, education, food support, medical assistance and other emergency relief programs under the “Rohingya Refugee Crisis Response”. In continuation of this, SDI launched another shelter construction project for the most vulnerable people of this community.