United States pledges $200 million to Sudan humanitarian crisis as war deepens
UAE contributes $500M as international community mobilizes aid
The U.S. State Department announced $200 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan in early February 2026, drawn from a $2 billion humanitarian aid basket established in December 2025.
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Reconstruction Context
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Key People
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United Arab Emirates
International partner
Contributed $500 million to the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, the largest single contribution to the joint US-UN-UAE aid effort.
UN
United Nations
Multilateral organization
Jointly administers the $700 million Sudan Humanitarian Fund with the U.S. and UAE, coordinating aid delivery in active war zones.
SA
Sudanese Armed Forces
Sudan national military
One of two warring factions in Sudan since April 2023. Controls territory and government institutions.
RS
Rapid Support Forces
Paramilitary group
Led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti). Second warring faction fighting the Sudanese military since April 2023.
What you can do
Support humanitarian organizations working in Sudan
civic action
International aid organizations are providing food, medical care, and shelter to displaced Sudanese. Direct contributions support relief efforts beyond government funding and help address famine conditions.
Advocate for increased U.S. humanitarian aid to Sudan
civic action
Urge Congress to increase humanitarian assistance for Sudan beyond the $200 million pledge, as UN estimates need $6 billion to address catastrophic humanitarian crisis and famine conditions.
Support Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries
civic action
Over 1.5 million Sudanese refugees have fled to neighboring countries. Support UNHCR efforts to provide shelter, protection, and assistance to refugee populations.
Call for ceasefire and political settlement in Sudan
civic action
Advocate for U.S. diplomatic pressure on both Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF to implement ceasefire and negotiate political settlement to end civil war and humanitarian catastrophe.
Support famine relief efforts in Darfur
civic action
Famine conditions are taking hold in Darfur, particularly in El Fasher after 18-month siege. Support WFP efforts to deliver food aid to besieged civilian populations.
Monitor and challenge arms sales to Sudanese factions
civic action
Investigate and challenge weapons transfers to both Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF that prolong civil war and humanitarian crisis, including UAE support via Libya.