King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 360 food baskets to the most needy and displaced families in Khartoum, Sudan, benefiting 2,595 individuals, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This is part of a project to support food security in Sudan.
Last month, the center distributed 529 food baskets to the neediest and displaced families in Northern State, in the Republic of Sudan, benefiting 3,041 individuals.
A week ago, the center signed two joint cooperation agreements with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to provide food aid and prevent malnutrition in Sudan and South Sudan.
According to SPA, the first agreement aims to prevent severe malnutrition among children under the age of 5 and pregnant or nursing mothers in Sudan. This covers purchasing and distributing 132.40 tons of nutritional supplements that will benefit 29.423 individuals.
The second agreement aims to prevent malnutrition among children under the age of 2 and pregnant or nursing mothers and to provide urgent food and medical aid to the people facing food insecurity in South Sudan, benefiting 6.265 individuals.
Sudan Crisis
The crisis in Sudan is multifaceted, with political, economic, and humanitarian dimensions. All the dimensions have created a complex and challenging situation for the country and its citizens. Economic challenges have also played a significant role in the crisis in Sudan.
In addition, humanitarian issues have also been a major concern in Sudan, with millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance due to conflict and displacement. The country has faced challenges that will require sustained efforts from both government and the international community to address. However, there is hope for Sudan to survive without continued support and cooperation.
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