#freeSudan Sudan has faced “one of the fastest unfolding crises global, with unprecedented needs emerging in such a short period,” as reported by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) FACTS: Sudan crisis * Mass displacement: As of February 28, 2024, over 8 million people (15% of Sudan’s population) are displaced within the nation or seeking refuge in other countries. * Acute food insecurity: Conflict, violence, and economic decline have pushed 17.7 million people, or 37% of Sudan’s population, into acute food insecurity, with 4.9 million at the “emergency” level and 12.8 million at the “crisis” level. * Severe hunger conditions: Ongoing fighting continues to hamper humanitarian efforts in the delivery of food assistance, leading to severe hunger conditions, especially in conflict zones like Khartoum and other regions. * Health emergency: Disease outbreaks, including cholera, malaria, measles, and dengue fever, are rising due to the disrupted health services. * Education loss: With most schools closed or struggling to reopen, 19 million school-aged children face the risk of losing their education, jeopardizing the future prospects for Sudan and beyond. * Humanitarian response: World Vision has supported more than 1.5 million people, mostly women and children. Our emergency assistance programs focus on food security; child protection; health and nutrition; water, sanitation, and hygiene; and more. visit worldvision(dot)org for more info
