SDC Advisor and Swiss Delegation Visit Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre

Cox’s Bazar, 22 October 2024: The SDC Regional Advisor for Migration and Protection, along with delegations from the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, visited the Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre (RCMC) in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. They interacted with the Rohingya community and learned about the rich Rohingya history and heritage by experiencing Rohingya music, arts and culture. Rohingya artisans at the RCMC showcase more than 1,500 cultural artifacts and regularly host cultural activities.
 

The RCMC is a unique community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) project of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aimed at preserving Rohingya cultural heritage through storytelling, heritage skills transfer, and art. This centre is based in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and has been in operation since 2022.