Republic of Sudan

Why are we in the Republic of Sudan? Over 46.5% of the Republic of Sudan's population is living below the poverty line and 5.5 million are in need of humanitarian assistance. We are implementing emergency relief and longer-term development programmes in West Darfur, along with West and South Kordofan.

Years of conflict in the Republic of Sudan has resulted in large displacement

Poor economic growth due to sanctions and harsh environments have placed Sudan in the lowest quintile in the Human Development Index. It is estimated that 5.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, of which 1.9 million are internally displaced people. Over 46.5% of the population are living below the poverty line.

Our emergency programming focuses on supporting the most vulnerable with access to health and nutrition services while providing communities with access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities. We also run 'Community Management of Acute Malnutrition' (CMAM) feeding centres. In Darfur, we are working with the community on building resilience to climate change.

Latest achievements

Emergency response

In July 2018, a small town called El Nuhud experienced flash flooding which affected 23,880 people. We responded with non-food item distributions such as shelter, as well as providing health and nutrition services.

Livelihoods

Health and nutrition

A hand-dug well under construction in Umdraba Village in Arafa, Republic of Sudan. Photo: Concern Worldwide.

Rehabilitation of a hand pump in Seleia Town, Republic of Sudan. Photo: Concern Worldwide.

Romiza Ahmed Mohammed has HH latrine after CLTS intervention. Photo: Jack Odongo/Concern Worldwide.

Romiza Ahmed Mohammed has HH latrine after CLTS intervention, Republic of Sudan. Photo: Concern Worldwide.

How we're helping the Republic of Sudan

We are working hard to combat suffering and build resilience in the Republic of Sudan. We are doing this by establishing programmes which will strengthen household capacity, provide health and nutrition support, and humanitarian assistance in emergencies.

Latest from the Republic of Sudan

News

27 June 2017

Supporting refugees and host communities in Sudan

Persistent conflict and political unrest has forced almost two million people to flee South Sudan. Meyriam, a locality in the Republic of Sudan is hosting almost 20,000 refugees. With support from ECHO and Irish Aid, Concern is there providing emergency assistance and helping families to meet their basic needs.