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Sudan

Located in the northeastern part of Africa, Sudan has a rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes, from the Red
Sea coastline in the east to the vast Saharan expanses in the north. In recent years, Sudan has faced a myriad of
challenges threatening its developmental trajectory and the well-being of its citizens. As of 2022, humanitarian
organizations have identified an alarming 14.3 million people, accounting for 30% of Sudan’s population, in dire
need of humanitarian aid. The severity of the situation is further underscored by the fact that nearly 9.1 million
among them face life-threatening needs, jeopardizing their physical and mental well-being.
Sudan’s prolonged and multifaceted conflicts have been largely centered in regions like Darfur, Kordofan, and

Blue Nile. These areas, bearing the scars of
strife that spanned nearly two decades, are
now home to over three million internally
displaced people (IDPs). Their displacement
stands as a somber testament to the
localised conflicts that have raged over the
past 17 years, further compounding Sudan’s USD 37.9 million
existing challenges of hunger, health, and
overall development. 20
While the nation’s resilient spirit remains
undiminished, the palpable needs for food
security, health infrastructure, emergency
relief, and sustainable development
solutions underscore the crucial role of
international cooperation and assistance
in aiding Sudan’s journey towards a more
prosperous and stable future.

Aid Allocation Overview
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In 2022, Sudan notably featured as one of the principal beneficiaries of the UAE’s foreign assistance, receiving a
International Charity Organization
significant disbursement of AED 139.1 million (USD 37.9 million). Notably, the entirety of this sum was disbursed
as grants, reflecting the non-conditional and altruistic nature of the UAE’s support. Dissecting this assistance Dar Al Ber Society
further, the bulk of the aid, at 49%, was earmarked for development initiatives. Another 36% was dedicated to Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
address immediate emergency needs, while the remaining funds catered to charitable endeavors. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation

Sharjah Charity Association
Over the span of the previous five years, from 2018-2022, Sudan has not only been a consistent feature but also
a predominant presence in the UAE’s foreign aid landscape. Notably, in 2020, Sudan topped the list of recipients. UAE Educational Institutions and Academies
The cumulative aid extended by the UAE to Sudan during this half-decade reached an impressive AED 6.31 billion International Humanitarian City
(USD 1.72 billion). It is also worth noting that throughout this half-decade window, all UAE-supported projects Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
in Sudan, be they developmental, humanitarian, or charitable, have been predominantly grant-based. One single
Government
exception is the bilateral assistance package of AED 918.3 million (USD 250.0 million) provided in 2019 to fortify
Ahmed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
Sudan’s Central Bank.
Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund