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Conflict continues to spread across Sudan, with over three years of war leading to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.

Around 19.5 million people face crisis levels of hunger, with some already in catastrophic conditions, and multiple areas at risk of famine.

Sudan also faces a huge displacement crisis, with 9 million people forced from their homes. 

The conflict continues to put severe pressure on already scarce resources and threatens to destabilize the entire region unless urgent action is taken to prevent the crisis from spiralling out of control. 

The conflict has also pushed the banking sector into a severe crisis, with widespread cash shortages nationwide. Cash-strapped Sudanese are struggling to buy essential items as the inflation rate soars.

The World Food Programme (WFP) provides life-saving food and nutrition assistance to people affected by the crisis, while also working with communities to strengthen livelihoods and resilience in areas where conditions allow. 

Severe funding shortfalls are limiting the scale of WFP's response, at a time when humanitarian needs remain immense. WFP urgently needs sustained funding to continue emergency assistance while supporting communities to recover and become more resilient.

What WFP is doing in Sudan

Food assistance

WFP provides emergency food and cash assistance to some of the most vulnerable people across Sudan, including displaced people, refugees and conflict-affected communities. WFP had planned to reach around 4.6 million people a month in 2026, prioritizing assistance in areas with the highest levels of hunger. However, severe funding shortfalls mean WFP's emergency response is not keeping pace with needs.

Partners and donors

Achieving Zero Hunger is the work of many. Our work in Sudan is made possible by the support and collaboration of our partners and donors, including:
African Development Bank Andorra Austria Belgium Canada

Contacts

Office

653 A Block 68 Arkawit, PO Box 913
Khartoum
Sudan

Phone
+249 912 002 000
Fax
+249 183248003
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