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Rohingya Refugees Find Hope in Vertical Vegetable Gardens: Jamilla's Story | Cordaid

In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh—home to the world’s largest refugee settlement—an innovative gardening project offers Rohingya refugees dignity, agency, and nourishment. Among the centre’s participants is 28-year-old Jamilla. She fled Myanmar eight years ago with her husband and young son. Tragedy struck during their journey: 'While crossing the river, my husband was killed. I was pregnant with my daughter at the time,' she recalls. She gave birth in the camp, alone and grieving. 'There was too little food for my children,' she says, tears in her eyes. 'Sometimes I had to sell the food I was given. My children would cry – it broke my heart.' Now, Jamilla is a master trainer in the sewing workshop. 'I’m even saving for their education and future, for when I’m no longer here,' she says. 'Now that I’m independent, I don’t have to ask for help. That feels good. Earning my own money gives me confidence and strength.' Proudly, she adds, 'I once learned to sew from a master trainer, and now I’m teaching other women. I can change their lives in just a few days. I hope Cordaid stays here for a long time, to help more people and families move forward.' --- Cordaid is an internationally operating emergency relief and development organisation, working in and on fragility. www.cordaid.org/en Facebook: cordaidEN Twitter: @cordaid Instagram: @cordaid_international LinkedIn: company/cordaid