Partner with ERC

The European Rohingya Council (ERC) believes that lasting progress for the Rohingya people requires cooperation across communities, institutions and borders. No single organisation can address the consequences of decades of persecution, statelessness, displacement and exclusion alone. Constructive partnerships can bring together knowledge, influence, professional expertise, resources and community experience in ways that create stronger and more sustainable results.

ERC welcomes dialogue and cooperation with universities, research institutions, civil society organisations, human rights bodies, professional associations, humanitarian organisations, community groups, foundations, public institutions and other responsible partners that share a commitment to human dignity, equality and the protection of fundamental rights.

Partnership grounded in Rohingya participation

ERC believes that work concerning the Rohingya should include meaningful Rohingya participation. Too often, decisions about Rohingya communities have been made without sufficient involvement of Rohingya people themselves. Partnership with ERC can help institutions engage directly with community perspectives, experience and priorities while developing projects, research, advocacy or educational initiatives.

Our aim is not simply to add a Rohingya name to an existing programme. We seek partnerships in which community knowledge is treated as an important part of planning, implementation and evaluation. This helps make initiatives more relevant, more responsible and more closely connected to the people they are intended to serve.

Areas for cooperation

Partnership can take many forms. ERC is interested in cooperation relating to international advocacy, human rights and accountability, education and scholarships, research and documentation, community representation, youth development, professional capacity building, public awareness, conferences, seminars and other initiatives that contribute to the long-term future of the Rohingya people.

Universities and educational institutions may work with ERC to expand access to scholarships, academic programmes, research opportunities, mentoring and professional development. Human rights organisations and legal institutions may cooperate on documentation, accountability, protection and policy engagement. Civil society and community organisations may collaborate on public education, community initiatives, conferences and international advocacy.

Research and knowledge

ERC also encourages responsible research partnerships. Rohingya history, identity, displacement, citizenship, human rights, education and community development require careful and credible study. Researchers and institutions working with Rohingya communities should apply ethical standards, obtain informed participation and avoid approaches that extract information without providing meaningful benefit or accountability to the community.

Where appropriate, ERC can contribute community knowledge, help identify relevant perspectives and support connections with Rohingya individuals and organisations. We particularly value research that strengthens evidence-based policy, protects historical memory and helps decision-makers understand both immediate needs and long-term aspirations.

Professional and institutional cooperation

Professional networks, businesses, foundations and specialised institutions can also contribute. Expertise in law, technology, communications, public policy, education, health, management and other fields can help strengthen community capacity. Support may include training, mentoring, technical cooperation, internships, institutional advice or other forms of professional engagement.

ERC approaches partnerships with a commitment to transparency, mutual respect and clear responsibilities. The purpose of cooperation should be defined carefully, and each partner should understand its role, expectations and limitations. Where programmes involve sensitive personal information, documentation or vulnerable individuals, appropriate safeguards and confidentiality must be maintained.

A long-term approach

The Rohingya crisis is not only a humanitarian emergency. It is also the result of long-term political exclusion, denial of rights and systematic persecution. Partnerships therefore need to look beyond short-term assistance. They should also help build education, leadership, institutional capacity, international representation and the knowledge needed for a future in which Rohingya people can live safely and with full rights.

ERC welcomes serious, respectful and practical proposals for cooperation. Organisations and institutions interested in working with us are encouraged to contact ERC with information about their organisation, the proposed area of cooperation and the objectives they hope to achieve together.