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For over a year, Sudan has been in the midst of a violent civil war between two rival military and government factions that has had a colossal impact on the lives of millions of Sudanese people. The scale of displacement is unprecedented and due to the limited international attention and action it has tragically been labelled ‘The Forgotten War’.


Refugee-led organisations are playing a critical role in the humanitarian response, supporting displaced Sudanese communities by delivering essential services to those in most need. I CAN SOUTH SUDAN are supporting new arrivals in Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan and HRRDS are supporting vulnerable displaced populations in Sudan. They have been delivering essential provisions, including food supplies, tents, hygiene products. Both groups have been developing education and livelihood programmes to help these communities.


DISPLACED BY WAR

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has had a devastating impact on civilians, forcing a massive displacement of people. 7.76 million people have been displaced as a result of the conflict. Over 50% of these individuals are children - that is 4 million children seeking refuge.

One icon represents 50,000 displaced persons, Small icons represent children, large icons represent adults

6.14 million people have been internally displaced as result of the ongoing war, whilst 1.61 million have been forced to cross borders out of Sudan to neighbouring countries including, Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia and South Sudan. These countries often have limited resources to support incoming refugees, and humanitarian agencies across the region are under-resourced and have large funding deficits to respond to the need.

It is estimated that 24.8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in 2024 (UN, 2024). That is half of Sudan’s population. Two thirds of the population now lack any access to healthcare (UNICEF)

Umma's Story

Umma Mohammed [pictured], is just nine years old, and is now living in Goram Refugee Camp near Juba. When the war spread to the Darfur region in Sudan, her family fled across the border to South Sudan. Devastatingly, they lost fifteen members of their family on their journey.

I CAN SOUTH SUDAN, a refugee-led organisation that is responding to the crisis in Sudan, is offering support to vulnerable children, like Umma, with food, shelter and learning activities in the camp. They are offering critical services to these communities who are in desperate need our support.

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