Rohingya women actively participating in the first nutrition training session conducted by REAL

The Rohingya Education and Advocacy League (REAL) has officially launched the first phase of its nutrition and home-gardening project, designed to strengthen food security among Rohingya families in the world’s largest refugee camp.

On November 08, 2025 our team successfully conducted two productive training sessions—one with Rohingya women and another with Rohingya men held separately to ensure comfort, cultural appropriateness, and better engagement. Both groups were highly attentive and eager to learn practical skills that can immediately support their families.

During the session, community participants learned:

> How to prepare soil properly

> How to begin seedling

> Correct methods for planting

> Watering and spacing techniques

> Basic vegetable care and maintenance

These simple agricultural practices are essential at a time when malnutrition remains a serious concern, and food rations continue to decrease. By empowering families with the ability to grow their own vegetables, we aim to support healthier diets and increased resilience in the camps.

Men’s training session focused on practical steps for planting and sustainable home gardening.

Next week, REAL will begin distributing seeds and gardening materials to all participants so they can start the planting phase at their homes. This project is moving forward with strong community motivation and sincere appreciation for the support that made it possible.

REAL will continue sharing updates, challenges, and progress through regular blog posts to ensure transparency and to advocate for greater food security for Rohingya refugees.