Civil War: Sudan has been experiencing severe political and economic crises since 2003. However, these problems have been exacerbated in April 2023, when a major conflict broke out between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), the national military force of Sudan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum. The violence has spread to the rest of the country and intensified Sudan’s crises from decades prior, resulting in over 12,000 deaths and leaving nearly 24.8 million people, or half of the Sudanese population, in dire need of humanitarian aid and protection (IRC). 

Mass Displacement: Sudan is now recognized as the country with the highest number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), people who have been forced to leave their homes but remain within their country, in the world. The United Nations reported nearly 9.05 million IDPs and, of this, nearly 4 million are children. There are also many Sudanese refugees, with over 1.4 million people fleeing to neighboring countries.

Collapsing Structures and Systems: Integral structures and systems are collapsing within the country. More than 70% of the health facilities in conflict-affected regions of Sudan are inoperable (WHO). This is especially a cause for concern as there has been a 103% increase in disease; around 10,000 cholera cases have been reported in areas where IDPs are taking refuge, as well as an outbreak of measles, which killed over 1,000 children (WHO). Furthermore, the war has left the economy in a detrimental state, as it has destroyed many companies and industrial regions, left thousands unemployed, and reduced the Sudanese pound to half its value (Sudan Tribune). 

Food Insecurity: Food insecurity also poses a great threat. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that around 17.7 million people, or 37% of the population, are experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity. According to the World Food Programme, 75% of these people are in areas where access is incredibly limited due to severe fighting and restrictions. 

Women and Children: Women and children have been greatly impacted by these crises. The UNHCR has stated that 90% of the refugees crossing the borders exiting Sudan are women and children. Furthermore, at least 10,400 schools in conflict-affected areas are shuttered, leaving at least 19 million chi. ldren without education and at risk of abuse and exploitation (UNICEF). Furthermore, 4 million Sudanese women and children are at risk of sexual violence (WHO).  

Through your generous donations, we can help improve the conditions in Sudan - one step at a time.

Since the famine of 1984, Islamic Relief has been working in Sudan, preventing and halting cycles of poverty. They have provided Sudanese people with orphan care, healthcare and education, emergency and humanitarian aid for displaced peoples, and partnered them with Islamic microfinance livelihood programs. After helping Sudan for 40 years, Islamic Relief has provided 116,975 people with food and 1,215 people with essential non-food items. They have also provided 55,261 people with healthcare and medicine, and 4,235 people with hygiene kits. With your help and donations, we can work with Islamic Relief and change even more people's lives.

Sahab-ul-Sudan's Dedication Efforts

Our crowdfunding campaign is centered around raising funds and awareness of the crises in Sudan effectively and respectfully. We seek to engage our school community in a diverse array of events and expand our outreach using social media, thus garnering a critical understanding of the crises unfolding abroad as we simultaneously do so. 

Some of our events include:

• Bake Sales
• Educational Games and Activities
• Social and Cultural Events

Where Your Donation Goes

• $10 -- Helps to provide refugees with essential needs
• $25 -- Helps to provide refugees with essential needs
• $50 -- Delivers food to a family faced with food insecurity
• $100 -- Provide vital relief to emergency survivors
• $150 -- Supports delivery of hygiene kits and PPE to vulnerable communities
• $250 -- Provide vital relief to emergency survivors
• $500 -- Helps built sustainable services (ex. water and sanitation, increased access to education, food security, etc.)