CRISIS IN SOUTH SUDAN
South Sudan is facing one of the most severe and rapidly escalating humanitarian crises in the world today. Ongoing conflict, economic collapse, and mass displacement have pushed millions of people to the brink of survival. Families are struggling to find food, clean water, healthcare, and safety as violence continues to dismantle the systems that sustain everyday life.
More than 30 million people now require humanitarian assistance, and over 10 million people have been forced from their homes, creating the world’s largest hunger, protection, and displacement crisis.
For women and girls, the risks are especially devastating. Displacement, insecurity, and the collapse of essential services have intensified threats of gender-based violence while cutting off access to maternal healthcare, protection services, and basic support systems. This crisis is deepening every day. Without urgent intervention, preventable hunger, disease, and loss of life will continue to rise.
CARE’S RESPONSE ON THE FRONTLINES
CARE has been working in Sudan since 1979 and remains deeply embedded in communities across some of the hardest-hit regions. Through locally led action and trusted partnerships, CARE is delivering lifesaving assistance to families facing extreme hardship, with a strong focus on protecting women and girls. Today, CARE is responding across multiple states by:
-Supporting over 83 health facilities providing essential care
-Delivering emergency health and nutrition services
-Providing safe water and sanitation
-Delivering food security and cash assistance to vulnerable households
-Protecting women and girls through specialized support services
-Helping families rebuild livelihoods and strengthen resilience
Even in volatile and hard-to-reach environments, CARE’s frontline teams are ensuring that families receive critical support with dignity and speed. But the scale of need continues to grow and the window to prevent further catastrophe is narrowing.
The scale and urgency of the Sudan crisis demand immediate action. Your support today will help CARE respond without delay, delivering critical aid to families whose survival depends on timely action. We invite you to stand with CARE and help bring relief, protection, and hope to the people of South Sudan.
