Sudan
The conflict in Sudan has worsened an already precarious humanitarian situation, driving widespread internal displacement and food insecurity.
A man in front of the Lion Temple at the abandoned archaeological site of Musawarat Al-Sufra in northern Sudan. Photo: JordiStock, iStock
Overview
Sudan is grappling with a complex humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which erupted in April 2023. Even before the conflict, Sudan was already experiencing severe humanitarian needs, with millions of people facing food insecurity, displacement, and limited access to basic services. The conflict has only worsened the situation, with an estimated 25 million people—over half of Sudan’s population—now in need of humanitarian assistance. This has led to the largest displacement crisis in the world, with over 10 million people forced to flee their homes since April 2023.
While initially concentrated in the country’s capital, Khartoum, the conflict has spread impacting many other regions of the country. In Darfur, mass killings and displacement have raised concerns of ethnic cleansing. Intense violence, movement restrictions and communication blackouts have severely hampered humanitarian operations across the country. In this context, Sudanese civilians are organising themselves in various forms to support each other and their communities in meeting their ongoing needs.
Our work
Ground Truth Solutions (GTS), with support from the H2H Network, is working to understand the humanitarian situation in Sudan from the perspective of those directly affected by the conflict. In 2024, we initiated a project to capture the priorities, perceptions, and experiences of people affected by the crisis. We conduct quantitative research and engage in dialogue with communities and humanitarian actors at all levels to co-create recommendations and inform decision-making.
Our research focuses on understanding the impact of the conflict on people's lives, their access to essential services, and their perceptions of the humanitarian response. We also explore the coping mechanisms and resilience strategies that communities have adopted in the face of adversity. By amplifying the voices of affected communities, we aim to contribute to a more effective and accountable humanitarian response in Sudan.
