War in Sudan – NGOs and the EU support the resilience of populations

The European Union and its Member States are among the world’s leading donors of humanitarian aid.

 

Relief assistance is an expression of European solidarity with people in need all around the world. It aims to save lives, prevent and alleviate human suffering, and safeguard the integrity and human dignity of populations affected by disasters and human-induced crises.

 

Through the Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations of the European Commission, the European Union helps millions of victims of conflict and disasters every year.

 

With headquarters in Brussels and a global network of field offices, the EU provides assistance to the most vulnerable people on the basis of humanitarian needs.

“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.

Despite the dramatic circumstances of the war and their extremely difficult situation, the civilian populations in the affected areas remain hopeful for themselves, their loved ones and their communities.

Read their testimonials:

Mariam Halal Abdalla Balla – Vender in the Geneina region

“I used part of my financial aid to buy food, and part to buy new clothes for my three granddaughters for Eid. With the rest, I repaired my hut, which was in poor condition.”

 

Mariam lives with her grandchildren in her hut, which also serves as her shop. With the support of Triangle Génération Humanitaire, she was able to maintain an income-generating activity and remain independent.

Mariam Halal Abdalla Balla, a 65-year-old widow, has lived in the village of Dessa, in the town of Genenia, West Darfur, since birth.

 

Life is never easy here” she says. After her husband’s death two years ago, she continued to live and opened a small grocery store in her home.

 

Since the beginning of the conflict in Sudan in April 2023, household economic conditions have deteriorated, and Mariam’s business has been severely affected.

 

She is part of the 250 households supported by Triangle Génération Humanitaire through unconditional financial assistance. This support has allowed her to maintain her business and enable other residents to purchase food according to their needs.

 

Now, I have my store in my hut, and my three granddaughters live there with me,” says Mariam, who is delighted to be able to live independently.

New testimonies will be published soon !