Sudan Humanitarian Support: Is it enough for 25 million people affected by the conflict in the last 7 months

Mohamed saad

23/11/2023

The gap between the required humanitarian support funding and what is actually received is indeed a major concern in Sudan. This alarming disparity puts immense pressure on the already fragile situation in the country, making it difficult to provide essential assistance to those in need. In the face of ongoing conflicts, displacement, and various humanitarian challenges, bridging this gap is of utmost importance to ensure the well-being of the Sudanese people. It calls for continued international cooperation and support to address the critical needs and stabilize the situation in Sudan.
Sudan and Ukraine present contrasting humanitarian challenges. Sudan faces a larger crisis with over 24 million people in need of aid, while Ukraine has 17 million. Ukraine has received 57% of its required funding, but Sudan only 33%. These disparities emphasize the urgent need for increased global support for Sudan, as both countries require comprehensive humanitarian aid, but Sudan’s crisis is larger in scale and less funded compared to Ukraine. International solidarity and assistance are crucial to address these distinct humanitarian challenges.
cash support, food aid, water and sanitation, shelter, protection, and education, primarily benefiting the most vulnerable households, including internally displaced persons, refugee families, and host communities. Additionally, the EU plays a pivotal role in providing nutritional treatment and care to children under 5 and pregnant or breastfeeding women across Sudan, reinforcing its commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges and delivering essential aid in the region. Since 2013, the EU has mobilised almost €700 million in lifesaving assistance to people affected by conflict, food shortages and malnutrition, natural hazards or disease outbreaks.
Germany, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the European Union, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Together, these stakeholders are pooling resources and efforts to address the pressing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, providing vital support to the affected population as they grapple with the fallout from ongoing violence and displacement. [3]

Majed Al-Sulami, Head of the Humanitarian and Development Affairs Department at the Kingdom’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, confirmed Saudi Arabia’s substantial contribution of $100 million in direct humanitarian support to Sudan during a briefing session held by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Geneva. Al-Sulami stressed the urgency of unifying efforts for an effective humanitarian response, emphasizing the need to provide essential services to alleviate the gravity of the situation in Sudan. Saudi Arabia has also played a role in coordinating international responses through high-level conferences in Geneva to announce pledges for humanitarian assistance in Sudan and the region, as well as a ministerial event alongside the 78th United Nations General Assembly. [4]

China: a shipment of vital medical supplies set off from Shanghai as a crucial component of the Chinese government’s humanitarian emergency aid to Sudan, valued at 10 million yuan (approximately 1.39 million U.S. dollars). This humanitarian initiative underlines China’s commitment to providing essential support to Sudan during a time of need, especially in the healthcare sector, to address pressing challenges and contribute to the welfare of the Sudanese people.