World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan: Why This Matters
Sudan today faces the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. Since April 2023, the devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has destroyed cities, displaced millions, and created famine conditions across much of the country.
The scale is staggering:
More than 30 million people—over half of Sudan’s population—are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
Over 12 million people have been displaced, making Sudan the world’s largest displacement crisis.
At least 24 million people are facing food insecurity, with nearly 638,000 at catastrophic levels—on the brink of famine.
15 million children are at risk, cut off from health care, education, and nutrition.
This is the largest crisis on earth today, larger even than Gaza or Ukraine, yet it remains one of the most under-reported emergencies.
Women and Children Bearing the Greatest Burden
Women and children are paying the highest price. Families are uprooted, hospitals and schools have collapsed, and malnutrition is rising sharply. Vaccination rates, once above 90%, have halved, leaving children vulnerable to deadly outbreaks of cholera, measles, and other preventable diseases.
At Malak Foundation, we see that behind these numbers are human lives, families, and untold resilience. Despite unimaginable hardship, Sudanese women and communities are fighting to survive—and to rebuild.
Malak Foundation’s Commitment in Sudan
While the world struggles to respond, Malak Foundation is standing alongside Sudanese communities. Our work is grounded in the belief that even in times of war, local resilience and innovation can restore dignity and hope.
We are supporting projects that:
Empower displaced women to build micro-businesses that feed their families and create community livelihoods, such as natural skincare and soap manufacturing using locally sourced ingredients.
Support innovators like Dr. Mona Gamar Eldeen Idres, who founded the NAWA Project, transforming Sudanese date seeds into coffee, haircare, and health products—demonstrating how Sudanese ingenuity can add value even in times of crisis.
Strengthen local production of essential goods—so communities are not dependent on disrupted imports but can build sustainable solutions from within Sudan.
These initiatives not only provide immediate relief but also help lay the foundation for recovery in the future.
Why This Matters
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is immense, but it is not hopeless. By investing in local solutions—whether a displaced woman in Port Sudan starting a micro-business, or a researcher transforming agricultural by-products into lifesaving innovations—we help communities survive today and build resilience for tomorrow.
At Malak Foundation, we believe Sudan’s story should not be one of despair alone, but also of courage, resilience, and human potential in the face of unimaginable odds.
A Call to Action
We call on governments, donors, and individuals to:
Raise awareness so Sudan is no longer a forgotten crisis.
Support local responders who are at the frontline of survival.
Advocate for safe humanitarian corridors to allow food, medicine, and aid to reach those in need.
Stand with Sudanese women and children, who carry the heaviest burden of this war.
At Malak Foundation, we are committed to amplifying the voices of Sudanese communities, supporting women-led initiatives, and building resilience that outlasts war.
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👉 Support Malak Foundation’s projects to stand with the people of Sudan.
✨ The war in Sudan has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. But together, we can ensure it does not become the world’s most forgotten one.
