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.

Extreme poverty is defined by living on an income of less than $2 a day. At this point, there is barely the ability to provide basic life needs, such as food, water, shelter, and health. Such a condition depletes the quality of life significantly, further encompassed with economic and social hardships.

While Sudan is not the poorest country in the world, it is ranked among those countries with very high levels of extreme poverty. In comparison with other African countries, Sudan has numerous challenges resulting from prolonged armed conflicts and economic crises.

Conflicts and Prolonged Wars: Civil wars and internal conflicts have led to the destruction of infrastructure and the displacement of millions of people, which means loss of sources of income.

South Sudan’s Separation: The 2011 secession of South Sudan deprived Sudan of a great amount of oil revenues, thus making the economy of Sudan suffer much due to a huge financial deficit.

Climate Change and Drought: Persistent droughts and growing desertification have seriously impacted agricultural production, leading to food shortages.

Weak Healthcare and Education Services: A crumbling healthcare system and lack of schools in rural areas increase the suffering of communities and hamper the development of future generations.

Extreme poverty impacts all aspects of living in Sudan. The inability to access educational facilities hinders children in the rural areas from getting educated, lack of proper food and healthcare for the population contributes to the spread of diseases and malnutrition.

Moreover, poverty forces many families to migrate internally in search of a better livelihood or employment opportunities, placing pressure on the already strained resources.

Afrika hayat association invites everyone to support its humanitarian efforts in aiding vulnerable populations across Africa. Together, we can provide essential needs such as food, clean water, education, and healthcare to the most disadvantaged families, especially in regions affected by poverty and conflict.