Empowering Rohingya youth and women through education, leadership, advocacy, and community engagement. We strive to amplify their voices, unlock their potential, and create meaningful opportunities to build a stronger, more inclusive, and resilient Rohingya community with a brighter future for all.
Cultivating the next generation of Rohingya leaders through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience in organizing and decision-making.
Championing the rights of Rohingya students and communities through education, awareness campaigns, and engagement with international human rights frameworks.
Expanding access to quality education and skill-building so every Rohingya student can pursue their potential with confidence and purpose.
Great work Rohingya Student Union for organizing such wonderful initiative where our youth can access knowledge on progress and development!
I want to extend my deepest appreciation to the RSU, Mr. Furquan and Mr. Alom Shah for organizing such a comprehensive and enriching program.
I changed myself after having this training.Thanks for giving me opportunity.
The Rohingya Student Union (RSU) is a youth-led educational and social organization dedicated to empowering Rohingya students through knowledge, leadership, advocacy, and collective action. Founded upon the belief that education is essential to the survival, dignity, and future of the Rohingya people, RSU works to nurture a new generation of informed, skilled, and socially responsible Rohingya youth.
In a time when the Rohingya community continues to face displacement, statelessness, educational exclusion, and cultural erasure, RSU stands as a platform for intellectual growth, unity, and national consciousness. The organization seeks not only to support students academically, but also to preserve Rohingya identity, promote cultural awareness, and encourage youth participation in shaping a just and dignified future for our people.
Through educational initiatives, advocacy campaigns, leadership development, and community engagement, RSU aims to transform the challenges faced by Rohingya youth into opportunities for resilience, empowerment, and long-term institution-building.
The Rohingya Student Union envisions a future where Rohingya youth are educated, empowered, and united — capable of leading their communities with knowledge, integrity, and responsibility while preserving the identity, language, culture, and collective dignity of the Rohingya nation.
RSU aspires to build a strong generation of students and young leaders who can contribute meaningfully to education, human rights, social development, and the long-term advancement of the Rohingya people on both local and global levels.
The mission of the Rohingya Student Union is to support and empower Rohingya students through education, leadership development, advocacy, and community engagement. RSU is committed to:
Through these efforts, RSU seeks to strengthen the role of education as a foundation for resilience, empowerment, and national development.
RSU's first Train-the-Teacher Workshop — bridging the education gap while prioritizing girls' access to learning through modern teaching methods and safeguarding.
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The 8th advocacy session covering UDHR, 1951 Refugee Convention, CEDAW, CRC and key international covenants. Trainer: Nezam Uddin (Lawyer).
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Award-winning photographer Abdullah (Khin Maung Thein) trained participants in photojournalism fundamentals and visual storytelling for advocacy.
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Comprehensive training on research design, data collection, literature review, ethical considerations, and proposal writing. Trainer: M. Furquan Mirza.
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RSU completed the third batch of its two-day DRM training, equipping camp residents with practical skills in disaster planning, first aid, and emergency response.
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Building on previous sessions, RSU conducted its fourth DRM training batch, combining classroom instruction with scenario-based drills and emergency simulations.
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A dedicated two-day DRM training for Rohingya women and girls, strengthening their role as first responders and community leaders in disaster preparedness.
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RSU concluded its fifth DRM training batch, combining interactive lectures, hands-on drills, and group exercises to build community-wide emergency response capacity.
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At RSU's learning centers in the Rohingya refugee camps, children are gaining knowledge, confidence, and hope through quality education — demonstrating the life-changing power of learning and the importance of ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
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Across six classrooms in the Rohingya camps, children who once lacked access to education are now learning with confidence, supported by dedicated teachers, families, and their community — proving education is hope, opportunity, and a pathway to lasting change.
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RSU successfully held its first Train-the-Teacher Workshop, equipping educators with modern teaching strategies and inclusive classroom practices while strengthening safeguarding measures for all students, especially girls. Hosted at the TİKA Computer and Robotics Lab.
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RSU is conducting Focus Group Discussions across the camps in Ukhiya to identify the barriers preventing girls from accessing education — engaging parents, students, and community members to develop practical solutions for inclusive learning opportunities.
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R Alom Shah is a dedicated Rohingya youth leader, community organizer, and human rights defender who focuses on advancing education and youth empowerment.
As Director General of the Rohingya Student Union, he guides our student-led networks, expands educational access, and ensures our community's voice is clearly heard on regional and global platforms.
Drawing on his close connection to community initiatives across the refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, he has spent years building localized learning programs, supporting humanitarian workflows, and documenting human rights developments.
Based in Ontario, Canada, while pursuing higher studies at Fanshawe College, he coordinates our international student networks — shaping RSU into a professional space where youth unite through scholarship, structured advocacy, and shared purpose.
A look at the students, workshops, and camps behind RSU's work — click any photo to view it larger.
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Expanding access to quality education and skill-building so every Rohingya student can pursue their potential with confidence and purpose.
Cultivating the next generation of Rohingya leaders through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience in organizing and decision-making.
Championing the rights of Rohingya students and communities through education, awareness campaigns, and engagement with international human rights frameworks.