What’s happening in Sudan?
In April 2023, fighting intensified in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum and quickly spread across the country. More than two years later, the conflict is still ongoing, putting the health and safety of Sudan’s 24 million children at serious risk.
On the eve of the second anniversary of this conflict, recent attacks on displacement camps have killed hundreds of civilians including children and humanitarian workers.
Even before the current war, Sudan was already facing a major crisis. Families who were already struggling are now facing even more challenges.
Because of the violence, families flee with nothing but their children in their arms. No food, no shelter, no safety. There are also outbreaks of disease, growing hunger, and many children’s lives are in danger.
Much of Sudan’s basic infrastructure has been destroyed, leaving many communities and children without clean water or basic health care.
At the same time, families have lost their income because of the war, and the economic problems are having a serious impact on children’s lives.
Nearly 17 million children are out of school, and almost 90% of schools are closed. Millions are missing out on important support, education and chances for a better future.
What is War Child doing?
War Child don't have an office in Sudan, but we’re working with local organisations inside Sudan to run our evidence-based programmes that focus on protecting children, supporting their education, and helping their mental health.
We’re working with our partners in Darfur, Khartoum, South Kordofan, and Eastern Sudan to provide ‘mobile psychosocial support clinics’ in camps for displaced people.
These clinics are run by trained volunteers and offer emotional and psychological support. Here we also help children who have been affected by sexual violence through case management, and we set up child protection groups that help local leaders spot and respond to serious risks.
War Child is supporting displaced Sudanese children at the borders in both South Sudan and Uganda. In South Sudan, we’re providing cash transfers and distributing essential supplies to help families who have nothing. In Uganda, we’re helping children arriving at extremely overcrowded reception centres and exploring ways to expand our support for displaced children.
Sudan is falling apart, but War Child and our partners are helping to keep hope alive.
