Famine conditions are spreading 

Fighting has spread to many key agricultural regions, which has devastated food production. Many farmers have told Islamic Relief staff that it is too dangerous to access their fields to plant or harvest crops, while trucks transporting food to markets are regularly looted.

• It is estimated that 25 million people in Sudan are being affected by famine.
• Food prices have increased by an estimated 83% in the past year – and more than doubled in many areas.
• 95% of displaced people say that the food that is available to them is unaffordable

Islamic Relief’s response in Sudan 

Islamic Relief has worked in Sudan since 1984. It is now one of the most dangerous and difficult places to deliver humanitarian aid, with dozens of aid workers killed, offices looted and regular bureaucratic obstruction.

Despite the many challenges – including needing to relocate our main office several times as the violence has spread – we have delivered vital aid to more than 1.2 million people across the country during this crisis.

Our reach to date

Figures last updated on 10 July 2025