As the civil conflict enters its fourth year, the protracted hunger crisis in Sudan shows little sign of abating. 

Violence, displacement and severe humanitarian access constraints are affecting children, families and communities across the country. 

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

Sudan is also facing a severe nutrition crisis, with 825,000 children under 5 expected to suffer from Severe Acute Malnutrition in 2026.

Sudan is also contending with a huge displacement crisis, with 9 million people forced from their homes by the conflict.

The crisis risks being compounded by conflict in the Middle East. Disruptions in the Red Sea are delaying critical imports – driving up the cost of food, fuel and fertilizer.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is a critical lifeline for millions of people. However, the  gap between humanitarian needs and existing resources is massive. 

An end to hostilities and safe, unimpeded and sustained humanitarian access is needed to prevent further loss of life and protect livelihoods.

WFP urgently requires US$579 million for operations up to October 2026.  

What the World Food Programme is doing to respond to the Sudan emergency

Emergency response

Funding shortfalls have forced WFP to prioritize the most hungry communities. We are reaching over 4 million people a month, including 2 million in the hardest-hit and previously hard to reach areas across Darfur and 825,000 in Kordofan. We are reaching around 80 percent of people in the 27 famine and risk-of-famine areas. WFP has also expanded assistance in areas where conflict has subsided, such as Khartoum State, Al Jazira, and Sennar, where over 800,000 people are supported every month.

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