Hunger and Conflict
Sudan, Africa's largest country, has been at war for over three decades. Civil war has ravaged the country, killing over 2 million people, and injuring thousands more. Four million Sudanese have fled their homes, displaced internally or as refugees. Most cannot return home while the war continues, and have lost their livelihoods, homes and land.

As severe food shortages occur across southern Africa, millions of Sudanese people are at risk of starvation. Recurrent droughts over several years have caused poor harvests, and drinking water shortages in many areas. The combination of famine and violence has created a tragic cycle of suffering. For many Sudanese the essentials of life such as sufficient food, clean water, and health and education services are simply not available.

Islamic Relief in Sudan
Islamic Relief began working in Sudan in 1984 in response to devastating floods in Khartoum, and registered its field office in 1991. Islamic Relief's Sudanese connection however goes back to the devastating famine that gripped the country in the 1980's - Islamic Relief was founded as a response to that desperate situation.

In 2003, Islamic Relief began expanding its operations to southern Sudan, the Blue Nile and the Nuba mountains. The emphasis of the programme is post-war recovery, integrated rehabilitation and community development. Islamic Relief is also responding to the crisis in Darfur.