In September our CEO Theo Clarke visited Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees are fleeing from violence, rape and devastation of their homes across the border in Myanmar. Whilst as Kutupalong makeshift settlement Theo met many of the families being supported by UK aid.

In September our CEO Theo Clarke visited Bidi Bidi refugee camp in northern Uganda, where South Sudanese refugees have been fleeing across the border. Violence escalated in South Sudan in July 2016, and famine was declared by the UNHCR in February 2017. Due to an increase in international donor support, the famine was halted in June 2017. Whilst there Theo saw how UK aid is helping to provide vital support in terms of education, health care and food supplies. She also attended a livelihoods workshop where refugees are being taught key skills to become self-sufficient.