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“In Sudan, a humanitarian tragedy passed over in silence”, by Solidarités International on courrierinternational.com (in french)
Two years ago, a violent civil war broke out in Sudan. A terrible war, silent and ignored by the world, but with tragically real consequences, and which has caused one of the most serious humanitarian crises of our time.
Since the first days of the conflict, teams from Triangle Génération Humanitaire, Solidarités International and Première Urgence Internationale, supported by the Directorate-General for Civil Protection and European Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), have been mobilised to respond to the immense needs of the affected populations.
In response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the civil war in Sudan, TGH, PUI and SI are working in consortium with Sudanese civil society organisations to support displaced and host communities affected by the war. This integrated, multi-sectoral emergency response project in West, Central and North Darfur, Khartoum and other areas severely affected by the conflict in Sudan is implemented by dedicated field teams.
Read their testimonials:
Dr. Esra Bakri Idris, medical practitioner for Première Urgence Internationale
“Humanity should always be at the forefront in all the aspects of our life. Even the simplest act, when rooted in humanity, can create profound and significant change.”
Dr. Esra Bakri Idris is a medical practitioner with Première Urgence Internationale’s mobile health team in Al-Jazirah State, Soudan. Alongside her colleagues, she provides essential care to populations displaced by the conflict.
A graduate of the University of Khartoum in 2017, Dr. Esra specializes in pediatrics and infant health. Since the onset of the war, she has been working as a doctor in the city of Khartoum-Bahri.
In 2025, she joined Première Urgence Internationale’s mobile clinic, which intervenes in 17 sites hosting displaced people.
The clinic ensures access to primary health care, distribution of essential medicines, as well as nutrition services, namely the referral of cases of severe malnutrition to appropriate facilities.
Moreover, the clinic offers psychosocial support to vulnerable people. This support is greatly appreciated by the communities who are actively involved in organizing site visits.
“The smile and goodwill of volunteers and community leaders are of great support.”
Adla, Hygiene Promotion Supervisor for Solidarités International
“I chose theatre and music because they are powerful tools that resonate strongly with local people. Theatre, storytelling and singing are popular forms of communication“.
Adla supervises hygiene promotion activities in Geneina for Solidarités International. She uses the arts to interact with communities and promote sustainable change.
Adla is passionate about changing attitudes and hygiene practices. She particularly enjoys working with communities.
On a daily basis, she organises theatrical performances and folk singing sessions to promote good hygiene practices.
I found this to be the most effective way to get our messages across in a memorable way,” says Adla. “The children often repeat the songs throughout the day and the adults enjoy the performances.
In this way, Solidarités International‘s activities have helped to teach people good practices such as hand washing, water treatment and safe drinking water.
Looking back, Adla notes that “the feedback has been very positive“.
Attayeb, Child Protection Officer for Triangle Génération Humanitaire
“I am happy to see that more families and children are receiving support and help to cope with the war in Darfur states in general and in Central and West Darfur in particular”.
Attayeb is in charge of child protection in Darfur for Triangle Génération Humanitaire. On a daily basis, he ensures the smooth running of the Espaces Amis des Enfants.
When war broke out in April 2023, Attayeb witnessed the helplessness of families. He quickly joined forces with Triangle Génération Humanitaire’s child protection team to set up psychosocial support sessions in special centres: the Child Friendly Spaces. In these safe places, children receive help to overcome their trauma.
We offer psychosocial support to promote the children’s development, as well as leisure and learning activities. At the same time, the centres’ social workers and parents are trained to provide psychosocial support and organise recreational activities for the children.
Today, Attayeb is pleased with the work that has been done for the benefit of the children and their parents.
