Since conflict broke out, an urgent and escalating humanitarian crisis is taking place in Sudan. Ongoing conflict in the country is having a devastating impact on children. Many have witnessed brutal violence and been forced to flee for their lives.
Children’s lives are being shattered by violence, hunger and displacement. Nearly a million people are on the brink of famine and children are already dying of starvation.
The country is on course to become the world’s worst hunger crisis. Time is running out. Please help keep children safe and protected in Sudan by donating today.
Marian's story
“We made the decision to run away to save our lives. It was not a choice we wanted to make, but circumstances forced us to leave. Our home was burned down and we hid in various places for almost five months.” Marian, 15.
Marian and her family were forced to flee across the border into South Sudan where they could find safety, food and shelter.
“Life was not always like this. Before the war, we were a happy family, living together. Now everything has turned bleak.”
Children in Sudan
Children in Sudan
Since the start of the conflict in Sudan in mid-April 2023, almost 12 million people have fled their homes. And this number is increasing by the day. Many are seeking refuge in neighbouring countries while others remain trapped in Sudan by the ongoing violence.
We are witnessing the world’s largest displacement of children. And, according to the UN, Sudan is on course to become the world’s worst hunger crisis.
Every day without support puts more children’s lives at risk. We must act before it’s too late.
We know that during times of crisis girls are often the most at risk. At increased risk of sexual violence, trafficking, and once forced out of school at risk of never returning to the classroom again.
“For girls and young women, the impact is especially severe. When hunger strikes, girls often eat last and least, while the risk of early marriage rises as families struggle to feed their children.”
Mohammend Qazibash, Sudan Country Director for Plan International.
Plan International UK is calling for an immediate end to all violence and hostilities across Sudan.
Improved and unhindered access is needed so that humanitarian aid can be delivered across the whole country and to neighbouring countries where many have fled. So that food, water and medicine can rapidly reach children and their families.
We are calling on the UK Government to act now to prevent a worst-case scenario of widespread famine.
How will my donation help?
How will my donation help?
Your donation will support children facing and fleeing conflict in Sudan. It will help to:
- provide essentials, like food, water and shelter
- support children's wellbeing through child-friendly spaces and psychosocial support
- keep children learning through informal education in communities
Plan International has a strong presence in the region and has operated in Sudan for more than 45 years.
Together with our local partners we can reach children with the support they need. But we urgently need your support in what is becoming an increasingly devastating crisis.
Sudan is teetering on the brink of a catastrophic famine, with millions of children now at imminent risk of starvation or facing a food security emergency. Millions of children's lives are at stake. With every day that passes, more and more children face the unacceptable risk of death from extreme hunger. There must be no further delays.”
— Mwape Mulumbi, Sudan Country Director for Plan International
Help children in Sudan now
Please donate now to the Sudan: Children’s Emergency Appeal to keep children safe and protected across the region.
Any donations received that exceed what is needed for this emergency will be held in reserve to respond wherever the need is greatest. Thank you for your generosity.
Banner photo: Jacklyn, 12, fled Sudan with her family into neighbouring South Sudan.