Sudan
Vestiges of a 21-year civil war and 2.5 million people displaced in Darfur put Sudan in the top rank of states at risk of failure. Our work in southern Sudan focuses on building the capacity of local organizations that are key to long-lasting peace and tranquility.
In the country's semi-autonomous south, we're building a network of local organizations that are helping their communities rebound from Africa's longest civil war.
These organizations are filling essential social-service needs by teaching adult literacy, caring for orphaned children and offering HIV/AIDS counseling, among others. Combined with Mercy Corps programs to build roads and community centers, electrify village markets and expand opportunities for farmers, we're laying the groundwork for long-lasting peace. More than 69,000 in southern Sudan benefit directly from our work.
Until early March, when the Government of Sudan revoked its registration in north Sudan, Mercy Corps also aided 200,000 Darfurians displaced from their homes by violence — by keeping camps clean, training health promoters, building and supplying schools, and providing skills training to women and other vulnerable people. Mercy Corps is appealing the decision.
Special Report: The Pursuit of Peace ›
In one of the world's most troubled countries, Mercy Corps is sustaining Darfuris displaced by the conflict while strengthening the fragile peace between north and south in the places considered most critical to lasting tranquility
A Step Forward in Darfur ›
Topics: Conflict & War, Displacement, Emergencies
Mercy Corps Scotland is preparing to enter Darfur to help thousands of Sudanese impacted by the continuing strife there.
Video: Teaching English as an Opportunity ›
Topics: Women's Empowerment, Education, Children
Blue Nile State is one of three contested areas between the north and the south of Sudan.
Video: Taking the Lead in Economic Recovery ›
Topics: Water/Sanitation, Economic Development
Upper Nile state in southern Sudan has just emerged from two decades of civil war. Most of the residents of the area have recently returned home after years of being displaced because of the war.
The Blacksmith of Aweng ›
Topics: Economic Development, Conflict & War
Cementing a Fragile Peace ›
Topics: Peaceful Change, Governance, Emergencies, Education, Economic Development, Displacement, Conflict & War, Civil Society
In one of the world's most troubled countries, Mercy Corps is sustaining Darfuris displaced by the conflict while strengthening the fragile peace between north and south in the places considered most critical to lasting tranquility.
Uncertainty for Abyei's Displaced ›
Topics: Emergencies, Displacement
Opening Doors in Abyei ›
Topics: Urban, Peaceful Change, Economic Development
Mercy Corps is helping build peace in Abyei by stimulating economic opportunities and supporting the delivery of basic services, opening the door for returnees like Theresa Whex to shape the region's future.
A Lodge 'Bigger Than The Hilton' ›
A traveler's lodge run by a Wunrok women's group is one of 15 female-owned enterprises in Twic County — others include restaurants and tea stalls — that Mercy Corps has supported with trainings and grants over the last two years.
Q&A: Richard Haselwood ›
Topics: Peaceful Change
Mercy Corps' top official in Sudan explains why we're there, the focus of our programs and how our work in the south and border areas impacts Darfur.
Sudan Emergency:
How You Can Help
Donate $200 to provide a treadle pump to a farmer to improve irrigation and increase yields
Donate $24 to train an organizational leader to effectively deliver essential community services
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