As Sudan enters its third year of brutal conflict, hopes for peace are once again on the table. With renewed peace talks taking place in London, humanitarian organizations like ADIYUVA are emphasizing a critical message: without urgent humanitarian access, peace will remain out of reach for millions still trapped in crisis.
The Humanitarian Emergency
Sudan is currently facing one of the world’s worst hunger and displacement crises. Over 30 million people are in need of aid. Nearly 26 million are suffering from acute hunger, and more than 15 million have been displaced—many of them women and children.
Entire communities have lost access to food, water, and healthcare. In places like the ZamZam camp in North Darfur, humanitarian food aid has been suspended, leaving nearly a million people at risk. Violence, blocked supply routes, and bureaucratic restrictions have made it nearly impossible for aid organizations to deliver life-saving assistance
The peace talks must prioritize humanitarian corridors,” says an ADIYUVA spokesperson. “Without safe access to affected areas, millions will continue to starve, suffer, or die—even if a political agreement is reached.
Why Humanitarian Corridors Matter
A humanitarian corridor is more than a safe road—it is a lifeline. It ensures that trucks carrying food, medicine, and clean water reach the most vulnerable populations. It protects aid workers. It gives people trapped by conflict a chance to survive.
In Sudan, several major areas remain completely cut off, including ZamZam, Abushouk, Al-Salam camps, and towns such as El Fasher, Mellit, and Kutum. Even where aid is possible, funding is lacking. Cuts in international support—such as those from USAID—have left programs underfunded and understaffed
Time is running out. The rainy season will soon make these areas inaccessible,” warns ADIYUVA. “The peace process must include binding agreements to allow unimpeded humanitarian access before it’s too late.”
Women and Children Hit Hardest
The burden of this crisis falls heavily on women, children, and the elderly. Women are trying to grow food on barren land, care for sick children, and manage households with no income or support. Malnutrition rates are rising, and access to maternal healthcare is nearly nonexistent in many conflict zones.
ADIYUVA’s work has shown that supporting women—through food aid, health services, and income generation—can create lasting community resilience. But for these programs to function, safe corridors and international funding are essential.
A Call to the International Community
ADIYUVA is urging global leaders, donors, and negotiators attending the London peace conference to:
- Establish secure humanitarian corridors across all affected regions
- Guarantee protection for humanitarian workers and civilians
- Restore and increase international funding for food, health, and water programs
- Ensure women and local communities are part of peacebuilding efforts
Sudan’s crisis cannot be solved through diplomacy alone. While political agreements are important, they must be backed by immediate action on the ground. The people of Sudan need peace—but they also need food, medicine, and dignity.
“Humanitarian access is not a side issue—it is the foundation of recovery,” ADIYUVA stresses. “Peace must start with saving lives.”
About ADIYUVA
ADIYUVA is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to empowering communities facing hunger, poverty, and crisis. In Sudan and beyond, we work to provide emergency aid, support women-led resilience, and promote long-term development for a more just and sustainable future.