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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.

Dignity Kits Distribution By CAFOD In Sudan. Photo CAFOD

Famine has been declared in at least one camp for displaced people in Northern Darfur. Donate Now

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Latest figures

25 million people

are in need of acute humanitarian assistance.

Over 14 million

of those in need are children.

Over 9 million people

have been forced to flee their homes.

Over 20,000 people

have been killed since April 2023.

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Our partners are on the ground providing vulnerable communities with:

Support to families forced from their homes by conflict

Emergency Shelter

Safe, clean water

Sanitation and hygiene support

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Handwashing Facilities In A Refugee Camp In White Nile State, Sudan, Installed To Prevent The Spread Of Coronavirus. Photo CAFOD

Key Issues

  • In August 2024, famine was declared in at least one camp for displaced people in Northern Darfur.
  • Protracted fighting for over a year has led to millions of people being forced from their homes, along with thousands of injuries and deaths. 
  • Damage to infrastructure has impacted access to food, water and healthcare services.
  • The conflict has put pressure on these already scarce resources, resulting in many people facing a lack of water, sanitation, food, shelter and safety. 

Our response

In partnership with CAFOD, and local partners SOS Sahel and ERRADA, we are supporting:

Food distribution at 17 gathering points for internally displaced people. 

Multi-purpose cash assistance.

Access clean, safe water and hygiene services.

Shelter for internally displaced people and refugees.

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"We pray for all of the people who have been impacted by the fighting in Sudan, especially those who have lost their lives, their homes or their loved ones during this crisis,"

Melville Fernandez

Caritas Australia's Humanitarian Emergencies Associate Director

The time to act is now.

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Where the funds go

78%

of funds are spent on implementing Local and International Programs, including important education and advocacy in Australia to amplify the voice of our partners.

15%

of funds are spent on Fundraising, so that we can maintain and expand the scope of our humanitarian and development partnerships and work across the globe.

7%

of funds are spent on infrastructure, systems and people that make the work we do possible.

Our financial statements follow the financial definitions set by ACFID, and the ratios are calculated accordingly. You can read more in our Annual Reports here.

Dignity Kits Distribution By CAFOD In Sudan. Photo CAFOD

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.

As a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID). Caritas Australia is committed and fully adhere to the ACFID Code of Conduct, conducting our work with transparency, accountability and integrity. Find out more about ACFID Code of Conduct for Emergency Appeals.

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