The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Poland, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have signed a USD 1 million project agreement to address Sudan’s escalating food insecurity and nutrition crisis. The initiative aims to support vulnerable conflict-affected households in rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.
Sudan is experiencing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2023, nearly 11.6 million people have been displaced, placing immense pressure on already fragile communities, overstretched services, and limited resources. Northern State continues to receive significant numbers of displaced people, further straining local systems. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis indicates that over 21 million people in Sudan face high levels of acute food insecurity, while 3.7 million children under five, along with pregnant and breastfeeding women, urgently require treatment for acute malnutrition.
The 12-month project, titled “Life-saving response to hunger crisis in Northern State,” seeks to support 1,500 vulnerable households—approximately 7,500 people—by providing small ruminants or poultry. This approach ensures immediate access to high-protein foods while creating sustainable income opportunities. Beneficiaries will also receive training in animal husbandry practices, enhancing livestock health, productivity, and household resilience amid ongoing conflict and climate shocks.
FAO Representative in Sudan, Hongjie Yang, highlighted the critical timing and impact of the project, emphasizing that targeted livestock-based interventions can break the cycle of hunger and save lives. Ambassador Michał Murkociński of Poland underscored the country’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable in Sudan, affirming that no child should go hungry and that the international community shares a responsibility to alleviate suffering.
