In El-Fasher, Sudan, UNICEF has called the situation “an epicenter of child suffering,” Armed conflict has spiraled into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Nearly 25 million people, almost half the country, are struggling with acute food insecurity and more than 12 million have been displaced within Sudan or forced across borders. Families who once provided for themselves are now dependent on aid just to survive.
In the midst of this devastation, the Human Development Fund has been present, bringing relief through hot meals, food parcels and clean water. This update shares the latest efforts we carried out in July 2025. These are not statistics on a page but meals in a child’s hands, water for a thirsty family and dignity restored to people who have lost so much.
Hot Meals in Shelter Centers
HDF took action in shelter centers, serving 500 hot meals each day for six days as part of ongoing efforts to keep families nourished. That meant 3,000 plates of bread, rice and meat reaching families who had been forced to leave their homes behind. For people whose routines had been washed away, each plate was more than food. It was strength restored and dignity upheld.
Food Parcels for Families
Beyond the shelter centers, families received food parcels carefully packed to sustain them through the weeks ahead. Each parcel carried essentials such as rice, lentils, flour, sugar and oil, along with small comforts like dates and tahini. This means finally parents felt the relief that came with knowing their children would have meals in their coming days. In a time when uncertainty defines daily life, these parcels offered not only nourishment but also a sense of stability and reassurance.
Clean Water for Communities
In villages across Sudan, cholera remains a deadly threat, with more than 102,000 cases reported this year and over 2,600 lives lost. In response, HDF delivered over 39,000 liters of purified water to communities cut off from safe sources. Each jug collected meant protection from illness and the comfort of knowing thirst could finally be eased. Water remains one of the most urgent needs in Sudan and ensuring its flow has been vital to keeping families safe.
Rebuilding Health Facilities
Relief in Sudan also means looking beyond today. Many hospitals and health centers have been damaged or left overwhelmed by the conflict, leaving families without access to even the most basic care. HDF has already begun rehabilitation work at Mohammed Alamin Hamid Children’s Hospital (Nutrition Ward) and Haj Alsafi Hospital, with more projects planned to restore and strengthen health services where they are needed most. These efforts will help ensure that vulnerable mothers, fathers and children can once again receive the treatment they desperately need.
Moving Forward Together
The road forward for Sudan is not simple, but every intervention plants a seed of hope. By continuing to provide meals, distribute food parcels and deliver clean water, HDF is committed to standing with families through these hardships. The crisis is ongoing, yet the spirit of resilience is still alive. Every meal served, every parcel carried home and every ward brought back to life is part of a much larger movement of hope that reaches across borders.
These efforts grow stronger when more people join. Supporting the work in Sudan can be as simple as standing behind the projects we already have underway, sharing their story and taking it one step at a time. In this way, compassion stretches further and families who once faced these struggles alone begin to feel the strength of a community walking with them.
