Qatar Charity has completed the distribution of more than 8,700 food baskets to families severely affected by the ongoing conflict in Khartoum, Sudan, providing assistance to over 52,000 beneficiaries across several localities in the capital. The aid effort, carried out over a three-month period, targeted communities in Umbada, East Nile, Al-Jereif, Al-Kalakla, and Jabra.

The initiative aims to alleviate the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict and bolster the resilience of displaced and vulnerable families. According to Qatar Charity, the provision of food supplies has had a significant impact on the lives of residents enduring economic hardship amid the fighting.

Mona Abdullah al-Faki, Director of the General Department of Social Development in Khartoum Locality, highlighted the positive effects of Qatar Charity’s support, noting that the food provision brought much-needed relief and hope to affected families. Humanitarian officials and community representatives expressed their gratitude for the continued backing from benefactors in Qatar.

In Jebel Aulia Locality, Rasha Mohammed al-Hassan, a local representative, acknowledged the distribution of around 1,100 food baskets there, appreciating the extensive humanitarian assistance provided by Qatar Charity. She also pointed to a notable voluntary return of residents who had fled the violence, underscoring the importance of sustained aid efforts in supporting those resettling in the area.

Since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan, Qatar Charity has maintained ongoing humanitarian operations across multiple states, delivering essential services such as food security and healthcare to displaced populations. These interventions have been carried out with the continued support of donors in Qatar, aiming to address urgent needs amidst the country’s protracted instability.