Crisis in Sudan
Sudan is facing the world's largest ongoing displacement and hunger crisis. We must act now.
Dignity Kits distribution by CAFOD in Sudan. Photo: CAFOD.
Latest figures
25 million people
are in need of acute humanitarian assistance.
Over 14 million
of those in need are children.
Over 13 million people
have been forced to flee their homes.
Over 20,000 people
have been killed since April 2023.
Our partners are on the ground providing vulnerable communities with:
Support to families forced from their homes by conflict
Emergency Shelter
Safe, clean water
Sanitation and hygiene support
Handwashing facilities in a refugee camp in White Nile State, Sudan, installed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Photo CAFOD
Can provide construction of latrines, hand washing facilities and gender-segregated bathing facilities.
Dignity kits distribution by CAFOD in Sudan. Photo CAFOD
Can provide sleeping mats, mosquito nets, and blankets for families forced from their homes by conflict.
Handwashing facilities in a refugee camp in White Nile State, Sudan, installed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Photo CAFOD
Can help procure and install a 5,000 litre water tank to bring clean water access to vulnerable families.
Support Sudan: A Nation in Crisis
Sudan is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, with conflict, hunger, and disease devastating millions of lives. The ongoing conflict which began on April 15, 2023, has created unprecedented challenges for the people of Sudan.
The Devastating Impact of Conflict
- Displacement crisis: Nearly 11 million people are internally displaced, and 2.3 million people have fled to neighboring countries.
- Women and children most affected: Over half of the displaced population are women and girls, and 54% are under 18.
- Escalating hunger: More than 25.6 million people—over half of Sudan’s population—are struggling with food insecurity. Famine has been declared in a camp for displaced people in Northern Darfur.
Worsening Conditions in 2024
Sudan’s rainy season in mid-2024 brought severe flooding, compounding the suffering of displaced families. At the same time, a cholera outbreak has claimed 836 lives and infected over 28,000 people across 11 states.
Expanding Conflict Zones
The conflict, once concentrated in Khartoum, has spread to regions critical for agriculture and trade, including Greater Darfur, Greater Kordofan, and key wheat-producing areas in Al Jazirah. This expansion has further destabilized the country, forcing families to flee eastward and cutting off essential access routes.
Every dollar you give brings hope to a family in desperate need
Time is running out for millions in Sudan. Stand with us in responding to this humanitarian emergency.
The time to act is now.
With Sudan on the brink of famine, the need for humanitarian aid is more critical than ever. Your donation can help provide critical support for families facing starvation.
Our response
In partnership with CAFOD, and local partners SOS Sahel and ERRADA, we are supporting:
Food distribution at 17 gathering points for internally displaced people.
Multi-purpose cash assistance.
Access clean, safe water and hygiene services.
Shelter for internally displaced people and refugees.
Dignity kits distribution by CAFOD in Sudan. Photo CAFOD
The funds you donate to this appeal go to Caritas Australia’s Emergency Response Fund and will be used to provide humanitarian assistance to communities affected by this crisis. Should circumstances prevent us from delivering aid to this emergency, or if excess funds remain after the crisis, donations will be directed to other emergencies where Caritas has humanitarian operations.
