Strengthening Rohingya Language Education in the Refugee Camps
The Hanifi Team, the United Council Rohang (UCR) leaders, Mukti Cox’s Bazar, and Children on the Edge are actively discussing and planning how the Rohingya language should be taught in the Rohingya refugee camps. Their shared vision is to protect the linguistic identity of the Rohingya people while ensuring that children receive quality education in their mother tongue.
Language is more than a tool for communication—it is the foundation of identity, culture, history, and dignity. For the Rohingya community living in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, preserving and developing their language is essential for maintaining their heritage and strengthening their future. Without structured education in their own language, younger generations risk losing connection to their roots.
The Hanifi Team has been working to promote the use of the Hanifi script and to standardize written Rohingya. Their efforts focus on developing textbooks, training teachers, and creating learning materials suitable for children at different levels. By building a strong literacy foundation, they aim to empower students to read, write, and document their own history.
The United Council Rohang (UCR) leaders play an important role in representing the voice of the community. They are contributing ideas, guidance, and community support to ensure that any language development process reflects the needs and aspirations of the Rohingya people. Their involvement helps create unity and shared responsibility in educational planning.
Mukti Cox’s Bazar, along with Children on the Edge, is supporting initiatives that prioritize child-centered education. They recognize that children learn best when taught in the language they speak at home. Mother tongue education improves understanding, confidence, and academic success. It also builds a stronger bridge for learning additional languages such as English and Burmese.
Together, these groups are exploring effective teaching methods, curriculum development, teacher training programs, and the creation of culturally relevant materials. They are discussing how to standardize spelling, grammar, and vocabulary while ensuring that lessons remain practical and accessible in the camp environment.
Their collaboration represents hope for sustainable language development in the refugee camps. By working collectively, they aim to create a structured and recognized Rohingya language education system that can serve both present and future generations.
Preserving and strengthening the Rohingya language is not only an educational goal—it is a commitment to identity, resilience, and the long-term future of the Rohingya nation.