The European Union and its Member States have pledged over €811 million in aid to respond to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The announcement was made during the International Sudan Conference, co-hosted in Berlin alongside key global partners including the United Kingdom, United States, and the African Union.
As the conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year, the funding aims to address urgent humanitarian needs both within the country and in neighbouring regions affected by displacement. Of the total pledge, the European Commission has committed €360.8 million, with €215.5 million allocated for humanitarian assistance inside Sudan and €145.3 million dedicated to supporting refugees in countries such as Chad, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Egypt, Libya, and the Central African Republic.
The funding will support critical areas including food assistance, healthcare, nutrition, water and sanitation, shelter, education, and protection services. It also aims to sustain essential services, strengthen livelihoods, and promote long-term resilience and peacebuilding efforts.
Hadja Lahbib described Sudan as the “worst humanitarian disaster of our time,” highlighting the urgent need for global action. She emphasized that civilians must be protected, international humanitarian law must be respected, and a political solution is essential to end the conflict.
Sudan is currently facing an unprecedented crisis, with over 13 million people displaced and 33.7 million in need of assistance. Famine has been confirmed in several regions, while millions face severe food insecurity and heightened risks of gender-based violence. The Berlin conference builds on previous international efforts, including pledges made at the 2025 London conference, as global actors seek to scale up support and push for peace.
The EU has provided more than €1 billion in humanitarian assistance to Sudan since 2013 and continues to work with partners such as UN agencies, the Red Cross, and international NGOs to deliver aid and support long-term recovery in the region.
