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As it enters its third year of conflict, the Sudan continues to face one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises and the largest internal displacement crisis. Over half of the Sudan’s population is acutely food insecure, marking the highest level of hunger in the country’s history. Famine has been confirmed in five areas and five more are likely to experience famine conditions through May 2025, according to projections from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Famine Review Committee.
This escalation of hunger and malnutrition is alarming, particularly during what is typically the harvest season, when food availability should be at its peak. The conflict has devastated agricultural activities, which two-thirds of the population rely on for food and income, leaving farming families unable to plant or harvest. Market access has also been severely disrupted, critical infrastructure destroyed, and access to vital resources such as seeds, tools and veterinary services restricted, hindering local food production.
Supply chain disruptions, declining terms of trade and economic downturn have led to a sharp rise in food prices, further limiting access to food and basic services. Recurring climatic shocks, including heavy rains, flooding, and disease outbreaks, have further exacerbated humanitarian needs.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) prioritizes scaling up its response to boost local food production, ensuring that the most vulnerable people can access nutritious food and mitigate further challenges. To assist 14.2 million people in the Sudan, FAO requires USD 156.7 million under the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan. An initial USD 50 million is urgently needed to launch time-sensitive interventions. The timely delivery of emergency livelihood support will be critical in strengthening food security and enhancing the resilience of affected communities in the Sudan.