UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing worst humanitarian crisis of decade
- UK to provide £200 million to scale up support for Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan
- Aid will provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to millions on brink of famine
- Foreign Secretary says “we cannot ignore the suffering of millions at risk of starvation”
The UK is doubling its aid to Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced today (17 November 2024).
The UK will provide £200 million to scale up support for Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, where millions of people are on the brink of famine.
The aid will provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to those in need, and will help to prevent the spread of disease and malnutrition.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said:
“We cannot ignore the suffering of millions of people at risk of starvation in Sudan and neighbouring countries. The UK is doubling its aid to help provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to those in need.
“This is the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade, and we must do everything we can to help those who are suffering.”
The UK is a major donor to the humanitarian response in Sudan and neighbouring countries. In 2023, the UK provided £100 million to help provide food, water, shelter and healthcare to those in need.
The UK is also working with other countries and organisations to coordinate the international response to the crisis.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan and neighbouring countries is the result of a complex combination of factors, including conflict, drought, and climate change.
Conflict has displaced millions of people and disrupted food production. Drought has caused widespread crop failures and livestock deaths. And climate change is making these challenges worse.
The UK is calling on all parties to the conflicts in Sudan and neighbouring countries to end the violence and allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need.
The UK is also urging the international community to do more to support the humanitarian response.
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