Famine confirmed in parts of North Darfur

People waiting for food at a displacement camp.
Mothers waiting for food aid at an internal displacement camp that is hosting over 55,000 people in Sudan.

After more than a year of relentless conflict, Sudan is facing a devastating hunger catastrophe on a scale not seen since the early 2000s.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification initiative confirmed famine in parts of Sudan’s North Darfur with 755,000 people at risk of starvation in 10 states. Additionally, 8.5 million people are experiencing severe food shortages that could lead to malnutrition and death.

The need for humanitarian assistance — including clean water, food, medicine and other essentials — is increasingly urgent.

Mercy Corps is working to deliver immediate, lifesaving aid for families in the midst of conflict and crises in places like Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. Our teams are on the ground working alongside communities as they prepare for, protect against, and recover from emergencies. Your gift today will go where it is needed most.

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Mercy Corps Europe is a Company Registered in Scotland No. 208829

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