Crisis in Sudan
Crisis in Sudan: millions in need of acute humanitarian assistance. More than 9 million people have been forced from their homes internally and into neighbouring countries. We must act now.
Refugees in Southern Sudan. Photo Shutterstock
Dignity kits distribution by CAFOD in Sudan. Photo CAFOD
25 million people are in need of acute humanitarian assistance.
Refugees in Sudan. Photo Shutterstock
Of those in need of humanitarian assistance, over 14 million are children.
Donate Today
Your generous donation today means our partners in Sudan and surrounding countries can respond quickly to support vulnerable communities during this crisis.
Your generosity means that our partners can respond quickly to this unfolding humanitarian crisis.
Refugee camp in Africa, full of people who took refuge due to insecurity and armed conflict. Photo Shutterstock
What is the impact of the Sudan crisis?
Armed clashes in Sudan began in April 2023.
- As violence has spread across the country, over 9 million people have been forced from their homes.
- 25 million people now in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
There is an urgent need for water, sanitation, hygiene, food and other essential needs.
The impact of violence is being felt by the most vulnerable.
- 75% of people affected by the conflict are women and children.
- There has been an alarming increase in the incidence of sexual assault cases across the country.
- Millions of children have been forced to flee their homes and are internally displaced, while more than half a million have fled across the border to safety.
Our partners are on the ground to support vulnerable communities affected by Sudan crisis, providing:
Support to families forced from their homes by conflict
Emergency Shelter
Safe, clean water
Sanitation and hygiene support
With your help, we’re working with our partners on the ground to bring vital aid to vulnerable communities in Sudan and surrounding countries:
- Access to clean drinking water.
- Support for sanitation and hygiene.
- Shelter for internally displaced people and refugees.
- Cash-based interventions to ensure families can buy food.
- Direct support for the needs of displaced people in Sudan and surrounding countries.
Your generous donation today means our partners can respond quickly and efficiently to support vulnerable communities during this crisis.
Handwashing facilities in a refugee camp in White Nile State, Sudan, installed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Photo CAFOD
Dignity kits distribution by CAFOD in Sudan. Photo CAFOD
Where does my donation go?
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.
