Sudan Emergency Appeal
The hunger crisis in Sudan is accelerating, with evidence of famine in one of the largest displacement sites in North Darfur. An estimated 755,000 people in the Zamzam camp and North Darfur region are facing famine-like conditions.
Millions of people have fled their homes due to conflict in Sudan. Approximately one in seven of the world's internally displaced people is Sudanese. Hostilities between rival armed factions in Sudan have left 7.9 million people internally displaced, and forced 2.1 million people to seek refuge in neighbouring countries, like Chad. These people urgently need your help today.
Severe food insecurity
Right now, almost half Sudan’s population – that’s 25 million people – are facing severe food insecurity, with over 8.5 million people at emergency levels and 755,000 people in IPC Phase 5 – the most serious. Approximately 729,000 Sudanese children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of hunger.
The needs will only worsen as communities face displacement and lack of food, water, shelter and sanitation.
Seeking refuge
For those who have sought refuge in neighbouring countries, the journey to safety has been harrowing. Bahar*, pictured above, was forced to separate from his wife Arafa* and their two sons while on their journey from Sudan to Chad. They did not know if they would ever find each other again.
When they arrived in Chad exhausted and hungry, they were met by Concern staff who provided them with much-needed food and essential items such as sleeping mats, jerry cans and mosquito nets. The family has thankfully been reunited and thanks to the kindness of Concern's supporters has the basic items they need to survive.
Your donation can help
Emergency response and cash assistance
With accessibility across the country severely hampered, a cross-border operation was established between Chad and Sudan to support activities in West Darfur. Cash assistance in Sudan has provided immediate relief to those impacted by the conflict giving people the autonomy to buy food and medicine.
Healthcare
With 70% of the healthcare system shut down in conflict-affected areas, Concern has supported dozens of healthcare facilities and mobile clinics, treating malnutrition and water-borne diseases such as cholera and malaria.
Nutrition
Concern Sudan is working with communities, providing services to treat and prevent malnutrition in children under five years old and pregnant and breast-feeding women.
