About RAC
The Rohingya Advocacy Center (RAC) is a dedicated platform for amplifying Rohingya voices, building leadership, and fostering resilience. Through community-driven initiatives, we aim to create a future where the Rohingya community can advocate for their rights, protect their most vulnerable, and preserve their rich cultural heritage.
Key Highlights
Advocacy
RAC will empower Rohingya youth and women to become leaders and advocates for their community. Through targeted training programs, we will equip them with the knowledge and skills to engage in local, national, and international advocacy efforts, ensuring their voices are heard in policy dialogues that shape their future.
Protection
RAC will address critical protection concerns, including human trafficking and exploitation. By identifying vulnerable individuals and connecting them with legal, health, and psychosocial services, we will work to create a safer and more secure environment for the Rohingya community.
Cultural Preservation
The Rohingya people have a rich cultual heritage that must be preserved for future generations. RAC will organize cultural activations and compile a directory of cultural artifacts to document and celebrate this heritage, ensuring it remains a vital part of the community’s identity.
Partnerships
We are working closely with RAC Donors Agencies (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), Government agencies, UN organizations, NGOs, Academic institutions, and Community leaders.
Our Mission
The Rohingya Advocacy Center (RAC) is committed to empowering displaced Rohingya communities by building their capacity to advocate for their rights, enhancing protection mechanisms, and preserving their cultural identity. Through strategic partnerships and grassroots engagement, we aim to create a platform where the Rohingya people can lead their own advocacy efforts and shape their future.
Our Vision
Our vision is a resilient and empowered Rohingya community that is capable of advocating for its rights, protecting its most vulnerable members, and preserving its cultural heritage. We envision a future where the Rohingya people are active participants in local, national, and international dialogues that affect their lives.
Objectives
Overall Objective
To increase the resilience and confidence of the Rohingya communities through capacity building and support in leadership, advocacy, and cultural preservation.
Specific Objectives
Establish the Rohingya Advocacy Center (RAC)
Develop a fully operational advocacy center that facilitates community-driven initiatives by providing training, establishing linkages with stakeholders, and addressing gaps in services through collaboration.
Strengthen Community-Led Advocacy
Provide leadership, advocacy, and soft skills training to empower community members, particularly youth and women, to advocate for their rights and engage in local, national, and international advocacy efforts.
Enhance Support (Protection and Security)
Identify, assess, and refer vulnerable community members, particularly those at risk of trafficking or exploitation, to relevant services, including legal aid, health services, and psychosocial support.
Support Our Mission
The program is supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), a project of Global Affairs Canada (GAC).