Bridging communities in Cox's Bazar: mitigating risks and promoting gender, governance and localization of humanitarian responses in COVID-19 era
- Funded by International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
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Grant number: 109493
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Key facts
Disease
COVID-19Known Financial Commitments (USD)
$930,225Funder
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)Principal Investigator
PendingResearch Location
Bangladesh, Kenya…Lead Research Institution
The BRAC UniversityResearch Priority Alignment
N/A
Research Category
Policies for public health, disease control & community resilience
Research Subcategory
Community engagement
Special Interest Tags
N/A
Study Subject
Non-Clinical
Clinical Trial Details
N/A
Broad Policy Alignment
Pending
Age Group
Adults (18 and older)
Vulnerable Population
Internally Displaced and Migrants
Occupations of Interest
Unspecified
Abstract
This project aims to assist policymaking and civic engagement in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, both within refugee communities and between host and refugee communities in Bangladesh. A rapid and longitudinal research study on the safety and security concerns of vulnerable refugee groups will provide evidence that can build tolerance and peace-building initiatives and enhance the psychosocial well-being of refugees and host communities. The study will emphasize collaboration between refugee communities, host communities, humanitarian actors, and governments. The aim is to co-create new approaches to promote greater localization of humanitarian interventions and use a gender-transformative lens in relation to acutely vulnerable groups. Research findings and recommendations will be shared through meetings and dialogues with government representatives, volunteers, community-based organizations, local non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies using online and offline platforms.