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Sudan
Enhancing Early Warning, Early Response and supporting survivors across Sudan’s most inaccessible areas.
A critical priority:
The need for protection in Sudan
The power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in April 2023, causing over 150,000 casualties and displacing 8.9 million people. Sexual violence is rampant, particularly during daily activities like collecting firewood. Dire humanitarian conditions, including a cholera outbreak, persist, with international groups facing access challenges. Violence against civilians is widespread, underscoring the urgency of addressing the crisis.
Our response
- Through the siege of El Fasher, NP staff on the ground supported Women Protection Teams and Early Warning, Early Response networks.
- Since 2025, NP has been supporting increased Duty of Care in Tawila.
- Since 2025, we have supported local peacebuilding in South Kordofan.
Together in community
NP conducted an online training program with Sudanese peacebuilders in 2020 and began programming in 2021. Our Head of Mission for Sudan is Armstrong Evans.
NP’s work in Sudan
NP established an on-the-ground presence in 2021 in Darfur. Since then our teams have been deepening community protection across Darfuri communities. NP’s activities include:
- Strengthening Local Skills: Together with Women Protection Teams and Early Warning/Early Response Committees, NP partners with local communities to identify and mitigate threats to safety and human life, ensuring swift responses to emergencies.
- Widespread Conflict-Related Sexual Violence & Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response: NP shares information on existing services for victim survivors and their families. We also directly support survivors, including referrals to nearby clinics and accompanying them to receive medical treatment.
- Enhancing Resiliency, Responding to Trauma: NP provides training and support for individuals facing acute stress and shock due to violence in the community, especially psychological first aid.
The future of NP’s work in Sudan
As we witness escalating violence and instability, NP reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding communities in Sudan. With a proven track record in community protection teams, psychological first aid, and conflict-sensitive advocacy, we will continue adapting to address evolving protection concerns across the region.
Inside Sudan’s Crisis
From Tawila, NP’s Mary Brace shares firsthand experiences and protection needs of civilians fleeing violence during the fall of El Fasher following a 30–day siege.
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