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The crisis in Sudan has plunged the country into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
The crisis in Sudan continues to devastate civilian lives, as children, mothers and families are affected by conflict.
Sudan has been affected by war since April 2023. The fighting is mainly between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It has plunged the country into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Sadly, over 150,000 people have already lost their lives and over 12 million people are currently displaced. Over 30 million people - more than half of Sudan's population - need emergency aid.
Yet, despite the extreme challenges, there is still hope. CAFOD partners and staff have done all they can to support communities in Sudan since the war broke out.
How is CAFOD responding to the crisis in Sudan?
We have heard reports of the devastating recent violence in Sudan. We remain committed to the people of Sudan. Our staff and partners continue to respond bravely in northern Darfur and in towns in the El Fasher region.
With your support, we can work closely with partners to provide:
emergency food
cash vouchers for vulnerable families to buy essentials
water supply planning and repairs to latrines
support for people who have had to flee their homes.
What has Pope Leo said about the crisis in Sudan?
Speaking on Sunday 2 November, Pope Leo appealed for a ceasefire in Sudan and humanitarian access:
"With great sorrow I am following the tragic news coming from Sudan. Indiscriminate violence against women and children, attacks on unarmed civilians, and serious obstacles to humanitarian aid are causing unbearable suffering.
"May we pray together that the Lord may receive the deceased with his embrace, strengthen those who are suffering, and move the hearts of those responsible. I renew my heartfelt appeal to all parties involved to agree to a ceasefire and to urgently open humanitarian corridors. Finally, I call on the international community to act with determination and generosity."
I renew my heartfelt appeal to all parties involved to agree to a ceasefire and to urgently open humanitarian corridors
What you can do to help
Pray for peace in Sudan
We ask the Lord to open the paths of peace as we pray for the people of Sudan who are facing conflict and hunger.
Even when the world looked away from the horror of violence and starvation, we remained steadfast in our commitment to the people of Sudan
What is the human impact of the crisis?
Sarah, a mother of four, arrived in South Sudan after her hometown became a conflict zone. When fighting erupted in her neighbourhood, three of her children were far away at their grandmother’s house. Sarah had no choice but to flee without them to protect her one child at home.
“I used to run a small business, which was destroyed," Sarah said. "I ran with nothing. Life has been very difficult, and sometimes l have no food to feed my child."
Our local experts supported Sarah by giving her cash so she could buy essentials like food for her and her child. Her hope is simple: for the war to end so she can reunite with her children.
Sarah with her youngest daughter
I ran with nothing. Life has been very difficult, and sometimes l have no food to feed my child.
Mary lost everything to the conflict. Sadly, some of her family members were killed. Imagine dealing with the loss of loved ones while fleeing to an unknown country?
Mary, her children and her elderly mother all crossed the border into South Sudan.
"The biggest challenge here now is shelter as we wait to relocate but it's so peaceful compared to the bombing and shelling we have experienced," Mary said.
Mary hopes to one day return home with her family and for her children to get an opportunity to go back to school.
Mary crossed the border into South Sudan with her children and elderly mother
The biggest challenge here now is shelter as we wait to relocate but it's so peaceful compared to the bombing and shelling we have experienced
How you can help the people of Sudan
Despite the extreme challenges the Sudanese people face, there is still hope. It takes all of us to support communities living in conflict.
You can help by donating today. Your donation will be with our local experts, who are working tirelessly to support families. Please also keep those living through the conflict in your prayers.
It takes all of us to support Sudan. We stand together. It takes you, our local experts and the communities we support all working together to build a better world.