Where We Are

Sudan

ARDF is extending humanitarian response in Sudan through targeted support in Blue Nile State and South Kordofan State, where conflict, displacement, hunger, and limited access continue to deepen community needs.

Focused response in high-need border and conflict-affected areas.

ARDF has been operating in Sudan since January 2026, working across two administrative regions: Blue Nile State, including Kurmuk and Geisan, and South Kordofan State, including Kauda.

The Sudan initiative contributes to ongoing humanitarian response efforts while addressing growing needs in communities affected by conflict, displacement, food insecurity, and damaged public services.

2026ARDF began operations in Sudan
2Administrative regions reached
4Priority locations named in current operations
33M+People requiring humanitarian assistance
Where we work

Operational Footprint

ARDF has been operating in Sudan since January 2026, extending humanitarian response into Blue Nile State and South Kordofan State, where conflict, displacement, hunger and limited access continue to deepen needs. Current work is linked to Heiban, Kauda, Um Durein, Al Kurmuk and Geisan.

2States
5Locations
2026Operating since
Map of ARDF operations in Sudan ARDF works in 5 locations across 2 states of Sudan: South Kordofan State: Heiban, Kauda, Um Durein; Blue Nile State: Al Kurmuk, Geisan. Operations are linked to the ARDF country office in Juba, South Sudan. ETHIOPIA ERITREA SOUTH SUDAN ABYEI PCA GEZIRA BLUE NILE EAST DARFUR GEDAREF KASSALA NORTH DARFUR NORTH KORDOFAN SENNAR SOUTH DARFUR SOUTH KORDOFAN WEST KORDOFAN WHITE NILE ▼ ARDF COUNTRY OFFICE · JUBA KhartoumCAPITAL Heiban Heiban Kauda Kauda Um Durein Um Durein Al Kurmuk Al Kurmuk Geisan Geisan N
Where ARDF operatesState where ARDF worksCapital (Khartoum)Route from the Juba country office
  • South Kordofan State3 locations
    HeibanKaudaUm Durein
  • Blue Nile State2 locations
    Al KurmukGeisan
  • Juba, South SudanCountry office
    ARDF country office

Sudan Context

Sudan is experiencing one of the world's largest displacement and humanitarian crises, driven by conflict, hunger, disease risk, and severe access constraints.

33M+ People in Need

Nearly half the population requires assistance as conflict continues to disrupt safety, markets, public services, and livelihoods.

Mass Displacement

More than 13 million people have been uprooted, including internally displaced families and refugees crossing into neighboring countries.

Severe Hunger

Acute food insecurity affects millions, with famine conditions reported in parts of Darfur and Kordofan.

Health System Strain

Many health facilities are no longer functional in conflict areas, increasing the risk from cholera, malaria, measles, dengue, and other outbreaks.

Humanitarian Drivers and Impacts

The crisis is shaped by overlapping shocks that make daily survival harder and limit the ability of communities to recover.

Displacement and Regional Spillover

Families are moving inside Sudan and across borders into Chad, South Sudan, and Egypt, stretching services in already fragile host communities.

Protection Risks

Civilians face violence, insecurity, conflict-related injuries, and high levels of sexual violence against women and girls.

Access Constraints

Aid delivery is hindered by restrictions, insecurity, closed routes, and violence against humanitarian workers.

Infrastructure Destruction

Water, sanitation, education, and health infrastructure have been damaged, weakening essential services and long-term recovery.

Support communities facing urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan.

ARDF works with communities, public institutions, and partners to reach people where the need is greatest.

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