CORE SUDAN
For many Sudanese families, shelter and hygiene kits are more than a lifeline - they're a show of dignity
In Sudan, the world’s largest humanitarian crisis isn’t a headline – it’s a daily reality. It’s sleepless nights in an unfamiliar, makeshift shelter. It’s a mother who skips meals so her family can eat. It’s children packing up what little they can carry when things get too violent or resources run out.
Since the beginning of the war, more than 1.2 million people have sought refuge in North Kordofan. The influx of displaced families, compounded by a recent surge in violent attacks in the region, has strained already battered health and infrastructure systems and stretched resources even thinner than before.
In coordination with the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HOC), CORE provided 600 displaced families with shelter materials and personal hygiene kits.
Each kit contained vital items like blankets to fight the cold nights. Mosquito nets to prevent disease. Plastic sheets and floor mats to protect families from the elements. Water containers to safely store drinking water. Families also received practical guidance on how to use the materials safely, with special attention to the needs of women and girls.
For these 600 families, a few essential items are lifelines. It means warmer nights, safer spaces, renewed dignity, and a small but powerful step toward resilience.
“The mosquito net may seem simple, but for us it means protection from disease, peace of mind at night, and a message that we are not forgotten.”
“We did not just receive blankets… we received a feeling that we are still human beings with dignity, and that someone cares about our comfort and the safety of our children.”
After nearly three relentless years of war, ensuring Sudanese families have essential resources while on the move is a key priority. To learn more about CORE’s work in Sudan, visit our landing page.