Sudan

In April 2023, armed conflict broke out in Sudan. HI's intervention focuses mainly on rehabilitation, basic needs, and support of the humanitarian sector to promote a disability-inclusive response.

Two disabled women in wheelchairs stare at the camera.

Kaltouma Ismail Abdullah, 35, and Hassaneih Ismail Abdullah, 25, are sisters from Al Kuraynik, in the Darfur region of Sudan. They both have disabilities, are partially blind, and now live in Aboutengué refugee camp after fleeing conflict in Darfur region | © T. Nicholson / HI

Our actions

HI began working with a Sudanese NGO partner in early 2024. Managed remotely by HI's Sudan program team based in Nairobi, the project was implemented in Gedaref State. HI provided remote technical, operational, and financial support, focusing on early rehabilitation in hospitals and communities, psychosocial support, protection, and inclusive humanitarian action.

In August 2024, HI obtained authorization to operate in the country itself. A mission was launched in West Darfur, a region facing serious humanitarian needs due to massive population displacements. The team is distributing hygiene kits to families whose children are experiencing acute malnutrition in health structures supported by Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) for nutrition.

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Map of Humanity & Inclusion's interventions in Sudan

Sudan, officially the Republic of Sudan, is the third largest country in Africa in terms of surface area and shares land borders with the Central African Republic, Chad, Libya, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. It has a population of 50 million and one of the youngest populations in the world, with 41% of its total population aged under 15 and 20% aged between 15 and 24.

Following decades of political tension, armed conflict broke out in Khartoum on April 15, 2023. It pitted the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The fighting was most intense in the capital and in the Darfur region. The humanitarian impact has been devastating. The conflict has left more than 130,000 people dead and 15 million displaced (30% of the population), with half the population facing acute food insecurity. Despite international mediation efforts, the warring parties are struggling to find a political solution, which has led to an escalation of the crisis.

The situation remains disastrous, with continuing violence, economic collapse, and a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Number of HI employees: 30
Year program opened: 2023

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Where we work

Worldwide actions

The Crisis and Support Centre

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs

Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MAEE)

Sudan

Our actions

Areas of intervention

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