Surviving the sea should not end in hunger and thirst.

Rohingya refugees landing in Aceh and North Sumatra have already survived displacement, exploitation, violence, and dangerous journeys at sea. Reaching land brings safety from the waves, but it does not bring an end to the emergency.

With no access to formal livelihoods or social safety nets, many refugees have few ways to afford daily essentials. The need is immediate and painfully simple: a hot meal, clean water to drink, and enough food to carry a family through the coming days.

Source: IOM Indonesia, Flash Appeal for Rohingya Refugee Response, January-December 2026.

Why Help Is Urgently Needed

Between October 2023 and September 2025, IOM documented 22 boats carrying more than 2,900 Rohingya refugees arriving in Indonesia. More than 4,000 people have arrived since October 2020, and the real number is likely higher because many recent arrivals have gone undetected.

Women and children make up 76% of the Rohingya population described in the appeal. Unaccompanied minors, female-headed households, families with young children, and people with urgent medical needs face the greatest risks. For them, reliable access to food and clean water is not a comfort. It is an immediate need that protects health and dignity.

Rohingya refugees living in cities such as Medan and Pekanbaru also continue to struggle to meet basic needs. Without stable income or a reliable safety net, one unexpected expense can mean less food for a family or no clean water for the day.

Assistance will be planned according to verified needs and local conditions. The final quantities and delivery methods will depend on location, access, local prices, and beneficiary needs.

A hot meal can ease hunger today. Clean water can protect a family's health. A food package can give parents one less worry tomorrow.

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