Catastrophic Food Insecurity
Sudan is facing one of the world's worst hunger crises, with over 18 million people—nearly one-third of the population—experiencing acute food insecurity. Conflict, climate shocks, and economic collapse have created a perfect storm of hunger that threatens millions of lives.
Dr. Amal Hassan, our nutrition coordinator in Darfur, describes the situation: "We're seeing children who haven't had a proper meal in weeks. Mothers are walking for days to reach our feeding centers, often arriving with severely malnourished children who are too weak to cry. This is a race against time to prevent mass starvation."
"I walked for three days with my son on my back to reach the feeding center. He was so weak he couldn't lift his head. The doctors said he had severe acute malnutrition. After two weeks of treatment, he's starting to smile again. You have given me back my child."
Emergency Nutrition Response
Nutrition Crisis Scale in Sudan
Multi-Pronged Response Strategy
🏥 Therapeutic Feeding Centers
24/7 inpatient care for severely malnourished children with medical complications, providing specialized therapeutic milk and around-the-clock medical supervision.
🏠 Outpatient Therapeutic Programs
Weekly distribution of ready-to-use therapeutic food for malnourished children without medical complications, allowing treatment at home with regular monitoring.
👶 Supplementary Feeding
Nutrition support for moderately malnourished children and pregnant/lactating women to prevent deterioration into severe malnutrition.
Innovative Solutions in Challenging Conditions
Operating in active conflict zones requires creative approaches to reach those in need:
- Mobile Nutrition Teams: Traveling clinics that reach remote communities cut off from regular aid
- Community-Based Management: Training local volunteers to screen for malnutrition and provide basic care
- Emergency Food Vouchers: Digital vouchers that families can use at local markets when supply routes are blocked
- Water and Sanitation: Integrated WASH programs to prevent waterborne diseases that exacerbate malnutrition
Preventing Future Crises
While addressing immediate needs, we're also working to build resilience:
- Seed distribution and agricultural training for upcoming planting seasons
- Livestock support programs for pastoralist communities
- Nutrition education for mothers and caregivers
- Early warning systems for food insecurity
Help Save Lives in Sudan
Your support provides life-saving nutrition and medical care to those most vulnerable:
- $45 provides a full course of therapeutic treatment for one severely malnourished child
- $100 feeds a family of five for one month
- $250 supports a mobile nutrition team for one week
- $500 stocks a feeding center with essential medical supplies