Sudan

Sudan is currently grappling with one of the world's most catastrophic humanitarian crises following nearly three years of ongoing conflict, with over 30.7 million people—including 17.3 million children—in urgent need of assistance. Widespread violence has forced 13.6 million people to flee their homes, both within the country and across borders into neighbouring states that are already under significant strain. Those that stay are facing collapsing health systems, rampant disease outbreaks, and systematic gender-based violence. Sudan is now the world's largest displacement crisis.

Children are bearing the heaviest burden of this crisis. Every day, children are being killed and injured as violence continues, and grave violations of children’s rights are being reported across the country. Homes, schools and health facilities have been damaged or destroyed, stripping children of safety, education, care, and any sense of normal life. 

The conflict has devastated families’ livelihoods and their ability to meet even the most basic needs. Many families have lost their jobs, land, livestock or sources of income, while soaring prices have made food and essential goods increasingly unaffordable. As a result, hunger is reaching catastrophic levels. Some parts of Sudan are at risk of famine, and acute malnutrition among children is rising sharply. 

Aid is reaching children in many parts of Sudan, but not at the scale or speed required to meet the level of need. The conflict has created extremely challenging conditions for Save the Children and partner staff, but we continue to deliver programmes and support wherever security conditions allow. To be able to continue our work and increase our efforts, Save the Children is calling for safe, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access through all possible routes, in line with international humanitarian law. Without improved access and increased funding, children will continue to die from preventable causes.