Port Sudan- With the generous contribution of the Republic of Korea of USD 2.5 million, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will be able to deliver critical multi-sectoral assistance to communities affected by the ongoing conflict and floods in Sudan, where the humanitarian crisis continues to escalate at an alarming rate. The funding will support vital relief efforts aimed at addressing the urgent needs of displaced populations across the country.

"We are grateful for the Republic of Korea’s generous and continued support. This contribution enables IOM to further deliver essential life-saving assistance to an increasing number of people who need immediate support," said Mohamed Refaat, IOM Sudan's Chief of Mission.

Over the next twelve months, IOM will implement integrated health, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and protection interventions to respond to the pressing needs of those affected by the crisis, targeting approximately 100,000 individuals in desperate need of assistance.

The response will focus on areas most vulnerable to cholera outbreaks, particularly in Kassala, Gedaref, and Red Sea states, as well as flood-affected and forcibly displaced communities in North Darfur and Northern States.

"More than 10 million people have been displaced internally due to the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan. The Korean government has been making continuous contributions to stand with the Sudanese people in their difficult time of need. I hope our contribution to the IOM will provide essential and urgent relief amid the devastating situation," said H.E. Namgung Hwan, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sudan.

The armed conflict in Sudan has triggered the world’s largest displacement crisis, with over 10.8 million people internally displaced according to the latest figures from IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM). Since the conflict began in April 2023, millions have fled their homes, including more than 2.3 million individuals seeking safety in neighboring countries.

Currently, nearly 24.7 million people—almost half of Sudan’s population—require urgent assistance and protection. The country faces extreme shortages of food, water, medicine, and basic services.

This response is part of IOM’s wider Humanitarian Response for Sudan, which aims to deliver humanitarian assistance to those in need. It aligns with the IOM Sudan Crisis Response Plan 2024-2025, which seeks USD 168.6 million to support thousands of individuals until the end of this year.

To date, IOM has reached over 2.7 million people in need with essential multisectoral assistance across Sudan and neighbouring countries, including over 2 million inside Sudan.     

For more information, please contact:
  
In Port Sudan: Lisa George, lgeorge@iom.int     
In Cairo: Joe Lowry, jlowry@iom.int
In Geneva: Kennedy Okoth, kokoth@iom.int