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Asiya stood in line, her eyes fixed on the well at the end of the row. She had been waiting for hours, and her throat felt like sandpaper.
Ahmed – Cataract Survivor
I am Ahmed, a tailor in Somalia. My cataracts made it difficult to continue my work until the Afrika Hayat Association provided me with a free cataract surgery. After the successful operation, my vision was restored, and I could return to my job.
Asiya
Asiya stood in line, her eyes fixed on the well at the end of the row. She had been waiting for hours, and her throat felt like sandpaper. But she knew she couldn't give up. This was the only source of water in the camp, and if she didn't get her share, she wouldn't...
The Cost of Building a Mosque in Nigeria
Lack of mosques in Nigeria has become a big challenge for thousands of Muslim families. Certainly, millions of Muslims are left without proper places to pray and are usually forced to perform their prayers in the open under the scorching sun or heavy rain. Every...
Reconstruction of Educational Facilities in Sudan
Education is the cornerstone of any prosperous society. The process of reconstructing educational facilities in Sudan has become an urgent necessity to rebuild the future of upcoming generations. Many schools and educational infrastructure have been damaged due to...
A Devastating Flood Strikes Maiduguri, Affecting Hundreds of Thousands
On the morning of September 10, 2024, the city of Maiduguri in Nigeria was hit by a devastating flood that submerged large parts of the city, causing a humanitarian crisis affecting more than 300,000 people. The flood occurred due to heavy rainfall, which led to a...
The Causes and Impact of Extreme Poverty in Sudan
Extreme poverty in Sudan is not just an economic crisis but a humanitarian crisis that requires the attention of the world and joint effort. Investment in people and infrastructure is the only sure way to break the cycle of poverty and improve living conditions. What...
Sudanese Children and Acute Malnutrition
Millions of children in Sudan face a critical situation brought about by armed conflict, poverty, and drought. In such situations, the children are suffering from acute malnutrition that has certain detrimental impacts on their health and well-being, failure to grow,...
Worsening Women’s Suffering in Sudan Due to the War
As the war enters its second year, the suffering of women in Sudan has significantly worsened, as they face immense challenges related to displacement and seeking refuge, in addition to sexual violence due to the conflict. Access to essential services such as...
The Environmental Degradation in Sudan and Its Impact Due to Conflict
The environmental crisis in Sudan is one of the most significant challenges affecting the lives of its population. The ongoing conflict exacerbates this crisis, making managing natural resources, which are the backbone of life, even more difficult. This environmental...
Displacement and Loss of Safety in Al Gezira State
In Sudan, the Al Gezira State has been suffering from horrific attacks that have killed and injured dozens of civilians, the majority of whom are women and children. These attacks also targeted homes and put people into collective displacement, leaving property behind...
Afrika Hayat Distributes Meals to Displaced People in Sudan
In alignment with its noble mission to build productive and sustainable communities, and based on our values of solidarity and our vision of African communities having access to basic life necessities, Afrika Hayat Association has distributed hot meals to the...