Roots Of Arakan, unearthing our past to reclaim our future
Document Oral Histories
Preserving memories through video, audio, and written testimonies.
Protect Cultural Heritage
Recording traditions, languages, folklore, and cultural expressions.
Strengthen Truth & Justice
Providing evidence-based research to support advocacy, recognition, and accountability.
Build Bridges Across Communities
Youth-led dialogue and peacebuilding to rebuild trust within historically divided groups.
Methodology
Oral history interviews
Archival research
Policy and geopolitical analysis
Visual storytelling
Community dialogue and youth engagement
Formats
Video & audio testimonies
Transcriptions
Photo essays
Document scans
Public digital archive
Target Interview Groups
Rohingya, Rakhine, Mro, Maramagri & other minorities, Border-area Bangladeshi communities, Diaspora voices, Youth, elders & women across backgrounds
Conducting 50 oral history interviews
Building digital archive & website
Youth research training
Community consultations
Video storytelling series
Challenges historical erasure
Preserves endangered cultural knowledge
Creates shared truth for reconciliation
Builds interethnic empathy and trust
Empowers youth to lead peacebuilding
Supports advocacy & justice efforts
Project Director
Research Coordinator
Policy Analyst
Oral History Facilitators
Documentation & Communications Lead
Youth Researchers
Community Elder Advisors
Ways to Support
Research collaboration
Academic supervision
Technical & archival assistance
Funding partnership
Youth volunteer network
Story contributions
Contact Button: Email us
Email: murshidk221@gmail.com
Location: Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh