Even after partial funding was reinstated for educational programs in Cox's Bazar, the student dropout remains at 20% with girls representing the majority of those not coming back to school.

Date: 6/26

Region: South Asia

Country: Bangladesh

Topic: Gender Equality & Inclusion, Education

Policy Lens: Migration & Mobility

Entry Type: Secondary Effect

Additional Context: This information was provided in a quote from Md. Mofizur Rahman, Deputy Response Director, World Vision Cox's Bazar. According to World Vision, education in displacement is not only about access – it is shaped by the broader realities of camp life, where restrictions and declining humanitarian funding influence whether children can safely stay in school. In the Rohingya camps, nearly one in four households report being unable to afford education for their children. At the same time, reductions in humanitarian assistance are pushing families to make difficult choices. Children in households facing cuts in assistance are 64% more likely to leave school to work, and more than twice as likely to be forced into child marriage. Without sustained support, more girls risk dropping out of school, as they face exposure to child labor, early marriage, and exploitation.

Devex Researcher Note: Many organizations, such as the International Rescue Committee, had warned when learning centers were first closed of the ensuing threat not only to children's educational attainment, but their protection and wellbeing. Outside of school children, disproportionately girls, were expected to face an increased risk of child labor, trafficking, and early marriage.

Source: World Vision International