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After 20 months of incessant conflict and grave violations of international law, the hunger crisis is deepening in Sudan. Famine was first confirmed in the Zamzam displacement camp and neighboring camps back in August 2024. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reports now confirm famine in five additional areas with another seventeen regions at risk. Currently, half the population of Sudan — 24.6 million people — is facing high levels of food insecurity. People bearing the excruciating brunt of this crisis have resorted to desperate measures to survive. For some, survival means boiling tree leaves, making snacks from soil or animal feeds, bedding in local markets, or engaging in survival sex. The escalation of suffering in Gaza means we must expand our emergency response efforts to meet the urgent needs of innocent civilians. A gift from you today — no matter the size — will help Mercy Corps team members rush vital aid and provide food, health and protection services where it’s needed most. Consider fueling our emergency response with a donation today.
One aid worker recalls what they witnessed on the ground: "I visited a health facility that cared for over 50 children, all malnourished. Their bodies were little more than skin and bones. In the short time I was there, one of them died. He was not even two years old. The child’s body was wrapped in a cloth and placed on the back of a truck, with his mother by his side." Mercy Corps is on the ground providing critical aid to the countless families whose lives hang in the balance, including distributing cash assistance to help families displaced afford what they need to survive. Due to ongoing conflicts, more help is needed to effectively and adequately support the Sudanese people. Mercy Corps, in partnership with our humanitarian aid partners, is vehemently calling on the international community to urgently respond to this crisis to prevent further deterioration. This year, it’s estimated that 30 million people will need humanitarian assistance — five million more than 2024 and the largest figure in recorded history. We must act now. As we continue our emergency response efforts, will you make your first gift to support families facing hardship in Sudan and around the world?
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