Humanitarian lifeline for Sudan secured for three more months
November 14, 2024
KHARTOUM, Sudan – The United Nations (UN) and humanitarian partners have secured $1.4 billion in funding to continue providing life-saving assistance to millions of people in Sudan for the next three months.
The funding will allow humanitarian organizations to provide food, water, shelter, healthcare, and other essential services to an estimated 10.9 million people in need across the country.
“This is a critical lifeline for millions of people in Sudan who are facing enormous challenges,” said UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Khardiata Lo N’Diaye. “This funding will allow us to continue providing essential services and save lives.”
The funding comes at a time when Sudan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis. The country has been plagued by conflict, displacement, and economic hardship for years. The ongoing conflict in Darfur has displaced more than 2 million people, while the recent fighting in Blue Nile and South Kordofan has displaced an additional 600,000 people.
In addition to conflict, Sudan is also facing severe food insecurity. The country is experiencing its worst drought in decades, which has led to crop failures and livestock deaths. An estimated 6.3 million people are facing acute food insecurity, and the number is expected to rise in the coming months.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is also being exacerbated by the economic crisis. The country’s economy has been in freefall for years, and the government is struggling to meet its basic obligations. The lack of funding for essential services is making it difficult for people to access healthcare, education, and other essential services.
The UN and humanitarian partners are calling on the international community to continue to support the humanitarian response in Sudan. The funding secured for the next three months is a critical step, but more is needed to meet the growing needs of the population.
“We urge the international community to continue to provide generous support to the people of Sudan,” said Lo N’Diaye. “Their lives depend on it.”
Humanitarian lifeline for Sudan secured for three more months
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