5/27/2025
As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of families affected by war, Qatar Charity’s field teams in Sudan have launched a new initiative aimed at supporting displaced families in the states of Gedaref, Kassala, and the Red Sea. The project provides essential food supplies, daily meals, and basic shelter items to families planning to voluntarily return to their homes.
Food and Shelter Assistance
In Port Sudan, Qatar Charity carried out interventions at the “Peace and Happiness Between Two Homes” shelter center, as part of a broader initiative to provide meals and living essentials for displaced people. Meanwhile, in Gedaref, the charity implemented a series of successful food and shelter support interventions under the same project, benefiting thousands of displaced families.
Displaced individuals from the Red Sea, Gedaref, and Kassala expressed their gratitude and relief upon receiving food and basic supplies, acknowledging the ongoing support they’ve received from the people of Qatar through Qatar Charity since the onset of the conflict. They highlighted how these initiatives have helped ease their humanitarian burden and strengthened their resilience.
Facilitating Voluntary Return
Habiba Hamza, a displaced woman from Khartoum now residing in Port Sudan, shared her appreciation for the food basket she received, which included essential items such as sugar, rice, lentils, oil, and milk. She emphasized the importance of such direct-impact aid, especially as many displaced families prepare to return home, they were left behind with little to no resources. She added that the ground mats and shelter supplies would be particularly useful, as they expect to find their homes in ruins or lacking necessities.
This initiative has equipped many returnees with the essentials they need to begin rebuilding their lives. As security improves in their original regions, many displaced families are packing up and heading back home, taking with them food and basic household supplies to support their new beginnings.
Meeting Critical Needs
Displaced individuals in Gedaref also noted the significant positive impact of Qatar Charity’s food and relief assistance during this critical time. Ali Abdel Rahman, originally from Khartoum and now in Port Sudan’s shelter center, praised the consistent support from Qatar Charity since the outbreak of the war. He mentioned that the organization has continuously provided meals and essential items and called for continued support even after families return to their homes in Khartoum.
Acting Director of Qatar Charity’s Sudan Office, Tareq Mohyeddin, stated that the organization has distributed food and essential living supplies to displaced individuals from various states who have been enduring extremely difficult conditions due to food shortages. He added that the project successfully addressed the basic needs of many displaced people in the Red Sea, Gedaref, and Kassala, offering critical support in food, clothing, and shelter.