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people supported since the start of the war in April 2023
people provided with access to health care and immunization services
received water, sanitation, and hygiene services
Sudan has been devastated by the conflict that is ongoing since April 2023. Over 8 million people have been forced from their homes, with millions facing extreme hunger, chronic insecurity, and limited access to basic services. Health systems have largely collapsed, especially in remote and conflict-affected areas. As a result, maternal and infant mortality remain alarmingly high, while communities struggle to access even the most basic healthcare. Water access is equally critical—recurring droughts and the destruction of infrastructure have severely limited access to safe drinking water, making the spread of disease even more likely.
Alight’s Stabilization Center in Adilla stands as a beacon of hope for families facing one of the world’s worst hunger crises. The center provides lifesaving care to children suffering from acute malnutrition with medical complications. Following a recent expansion, the center now includes specialized treatment areas, a communal dining space, and even a play area—blending medical care with dignity, education, and emotional healing.
After an airstrike destroyed the Renal Dialysis Center at Ad Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, patients with kidney failure were left stranded—some traveling hundreds of kilometers in search of care, others losing their lives without access to treatment. In partnership with the World Health Organization and the East Darfur State Ministry of Health, Alight led a restoration project, and in March 2024, the center welcomed back its first patients.
In conflict-affected Alengiz, Al Jazeera, fetching water once meant long walks to unsafe open wells, physical exhaustion, and unaffordable costs. The water was murky and dangerous, fueling the spread of cholera and other illnesses. It all changed in November 2023, when Alight, with support from the Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance, rehabilitated the local water station. The water station now provides safe drinking water to both displaced and host communities across the state.
When a severe insulin shortage struck Ed Daein in April 2025, Alight’s health team, supported by the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, acted quickly to restore access for diabetes patients. They introduced real-time tracking, prioritized critical cases, and partnered with local suppliers to deliver insulin to even the most remote areas. At clinics like Al Safa, patients received free medication along with lab services and personalized care. Faisal, a father of nine displaced from Nyala, shared, “This support is the difference between life and death for many of us.”
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Alight's comprehensive regional response works to preserve the peace and safety of displaced people by co-creating thoughtful solutions with their communities to build resilience and pursue the lives and futures they want.
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Cholera has now been reported in 16 of 18 states with 70,000 cases registered to date across the country
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April 15th, 2025, marks two years since violence plunged Sudan into a devastating civil war. It is estimated that 30.4 million people, or 64% of Sudan's population, will require humanitarian assistance in the coming year.
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A letter from Mohammed Idriss, Executive Director for Alight in Sudan, about the severity of country's current crisis and the recent declaration of famine at Zamzam Camp
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Alight is providing thousands of refugees and displaced persons with medical care and clean water.
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Humanitarian agencies warn of famine in the country, noting that more than a third of the population faces acute food insecurity.
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From his humble beginnings to leading Alight’s work in Sudan, Idriss shares his inspiring leadership journey.
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