Sudan has been in the grips of a violent civil conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023. The United Nations has described Sudan as one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century.  As of November 2025, more than 150,000 people have been killed and more than 14 million displaced from their homes. 

In August 2024, conditions in the Zamzam camp in North Darfur resulted in the IPC system declaring the first formal declaration of famine for over seven years. Now, in 2025, the IPC has declared famine in Sudan two more times. The most recent IPC assessment identified famine remains ongoing in El Fasher and Kadugli and that 20 other areas across Greater Darfur and Greater Kordofan are at risk.  

In October 2025, after over two and half years of being under siege, the city of El Fasher was taken by the RSF. At the time, over 260,000 civilians were estimated to be trapped. Since then, there has been widespread reports of violence against civilians including mass killings, gender-based violence, and the killing of children. The UN estimates that almost 71,000 people have been displaced from El Fasher, yet the limited number of civilians arriving at camps for displaced people raises grave concerns regarding the scale of atrocities.    

The Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2025 was developed in response to global funding shortfalls and attempted to reprioritises need in order to maximise lifesaving assistance to those most vulnerable. However, the fund remains critically underfunded, at under 28 per cent funded.  

We will continue to update this page with additional members appeals as they are launched.  

Donate Responsibly

Australians understand the impacts of natural disaster and are incredibly compassionate and generous. Unfortunately, if we are not smart in how we do that, we can actually cause more problems for the people of Sudan.  

Unrequested goods such as food, clothing and medicines sent to countries experiencing crises consistently end up in landfill. Unrequested goods block valuable space at ports and airports and can prevent vital aid getting through. Cash is fast, flexible, and is used to meet the immediate and changing needs of those affected. 

With cash donations goods can be sourced and purchased locally. This supports local businesses, keeps people in jobs, and stimulates the local economy. 

If you want your donation to have a long-lasting impact, consider donating cash. Find out more about how to donate responsibly at:  donateresponsibly.org. 

You can be assured that your support to any member listed below will meet identified needs on the ground. The standards by which ACFID members make appeals for donations are set by ACFID’s Code of Conduct. This includes a responsibility to provide clear information to their donors on the emergency and the work they are doing with affected communities. 

All ACFID member appeals below have been checked and meet Code of Conduct requirements. Find out more about the standards ACFID members adhere to. 

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