Sudan Crisis 2025: What’s Happening and How You Can Help

For more than two years, Sudan has been facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. What began as an armed conflict has now become a nationwide catastrophe affecting millions of families, children and vulnerable communities. Every day, people in Sudan are struggling to find safety, food, medical care and clean water.

At Islamic Help, we are working closely with partners and local teams on the ground to deliver urgent, life-saving humanitarian aid. But the scale of the crisis is immense, and growing. This blog will walk you through what is happening in Sudan, why this crisis matters, and how your support can make a direct impact if you choose to donate to Sudan today.

Where is Sudan, and why is it important?

Sudan is one of Africa’s largest countries, located in the northeast of the continent and bordered by Egypt, Libya, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and the Red Sea. It is home to more than 48 million people, with diverse ethnic groups, languages and cultural history, including the ancient Kingdom of Kush, which built more than 200 pyramids, more than the whole of Egypt.

For generations, Sudan has played a central role in the region’s trade, culture and identity. But today, Sudan is a country in urgent need of help, and every Sudan donation can reach families struggling to survive.

What is happening in Sudan right now?

Sudan is facing a multi-layered humanitarian emergency that is worsening by the day.

1. Violent conflict

The conflict has caused widespread destruction across cities and villages. Millions have fled their homes to escape fighting, violence and insecurity.

• Over 12.8 million people have been displaced, the highest displacement crisis in the world.
• Entire communities have been cut off from healthcare, food markets and essential services.

2. Hunger and famine-like conditions

After years of instability, inflation, and collapsed agriculture, Sudan is experiencing one of the worst hunger crises on the planet.

• More than 24 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
• Hundreds of thousands are on the brink of famine, particularly children in Sudan, who suffer the most when food supplies collapse.

3. Collapsed healthcare system

More than 80% of hospitals and clinics are no longer functioning. Many have been destroyed, abandoned, or are unable to operate due to a lack of staff and supplies.

This means:

• Preventable diseases are spreading.
• Pregnant women cannot access safe delivery services.
• Children suffering from malnutrition are unable to get treatment.

4. Children are paying the highest price

Sudan is now the world’s largest child displacement crisis.

• Over 90% of school-aged children have no access to education.
• Millions of children are suffering from trauma, separation and loss.

Life for families in Sudan today

To understand the scale of this crisis, imagine:

A mother who has walked days with her children and nothing but a small bag of clothes.

A father who has watched his home burn and now searches for food that no longer exists.

A child sitting alone in a crowded shelter, unsure where their parents are or whether they will eat that day.

Behind every statistic is a human story, and for many, time is running out.

What Islamic Help is doing

Despite the challenges, Islamic Help is working tirelessly to support communities affected by the Sudan crisis. With your support, our teams and partners are delivering:

Emergency food assistance

Nutritious food parcels and cooked meals for displaced families who have gone days without eating.

Clean water and sanitation

Water trucking, hygiene kits and sanitation projects to prevent the spread of deadly diseases.

Medical aid

Supporting clinics, mobile health units and local medical teams with supplies, equipment and emergency care.

Shelter and essential supplies

Providing tents, blankets, sleeping mats, cooking equipment and clothing to families who have lost everything.

Cash support

Direct financial assistance to help families buy what they need most in areas where markets still function.

Every donation, no matter how small, helps us reach more people in desperate situations. And at a time when children in Sudan are facing hunger, illness and displacement, your decision to donate to Sudan can change lives immediately.

Support Families in Sudan Today

Help deliver urgent humanitarian aid, including food, water, medicine and shelter to families in crisis.

Donate to Islamic Help’s Sudan Emergency Appeal.

Why your donation matters

In a crisis of this scale, your support can save lives.

• £20 can provide emergency meals for a family in need.
• £50 can supply vital medical items and hygiene essentials.
• £100 can help deliver clean water to displaced communities.
• £200 can support a family with emergency shelter and essentials.

Your Sudan donation is not just aid, it is hope. It is dignity. It is a reminder to families in Sudan that the world has not forgotten them.

How you can help today

Sudan is facing unimaginable hardship, but together, we can make a life-saving difference.

Your support is urgently needed. Choosing to donate to Sudan means helping families who cannot survive this crisis on their own. Raising awareness, sharing this blog, and spreading the message also play a vital role in ensuring the people of Sudan are not forgotten.

Final thoughts

Sudan’s crisis is one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies of our time, yet it receives far less attention than it deserves. Millions of people are suffering, but we can bring relief, comfort and hope through collective action.

By donating, sharing and keeping Sudan in your prayers, you become part of the solution.

Donate Now to Save Lives

Make a Sudan donation today and help Islamic Help deliver life-saving support to families who urgently need it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is happening in Sudan right now?

Sudan is facing a brutal civil war between rival armed groups that has destroyed cities, forced millions from their homes and created the world’s most significant displacement and hunger crises. Families are struggling without food, clean water or medical care, and urgent humanitarian aid is needed to save lives.​

How many people are affected by the humanitarian crisis in Sudan?

More than half of Sudan’s population now needs humanitarian assistance, with around 30 million people requiring life-saving support in 2025. Over 12 million people have been forced from their homes, making Sudan the largest displacement crisis in the world.

Why are people in Sudan facing hunger and possible famine?

Conflict, economic collapse and disrupted farming have pushed Sudan into one of the worst hunger emergencies on earth. Supply chains, markets and agriculture have broken down, leaving over 24 million people facing acute food insecurity and some areas already experiencing famine-like conditions.

How are children being affected by the Sudan crisis?

Sudan is now the world’s largest child displacement crisis, with millions of children forced from their homes and exposed to hunger, disease and violence. Around 17 million children are out of school, creating a generational emergency that will shape Sudan’s future for decades.

How can my donation help families in Sudan?

A Sudan donation today can provide emergency food parcels, clean water, medical care, shelter and cash assistance to families who have lost everything. By supporting Islamic Help’s Sudan Emergency Appeal, your generosity helps deliver life-saving aid directly to those most in need across conflict-affected communities.

Is it safe and effective to donate to Sudan through Islamic Help?

Donating through an established Sudan emergency appeal ensures your support reaches vulnerable families quickly and transparently. Islamic Help and trusted partners work on the ground with local teams, following humanitarian standards, so your Sudan donation has maximum impact for people in desperate need.