Nearly Half of Sudan's Community Kitchens Close Amid Funding Crisis and Regional War Impact
New research by Islamic Relief reveals that 42 percent of Sudan’s lifesaving community kitchens, known as takaaya, have closed in the last six months due to dwindling international support and supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. These kitchens, operated by local mutual aid groups, serve as a critical lifeline for millions facing severe food shortages. Currently, over 21 million people in Sudan suffer from hunger, while more than 11 million have been displaced by the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by a 187 percent surge in fuel costs and attacks on farmland. As world leaders from Germany, France, the UK, and the US convene in Berlin for the third anniversary of the war, charities urge increased funding for local response networks and accountability for atrocities. Notably, the warring factions were not invited to the conference, despite their control over different regions and backing from various international powers, including the UAE, Turkey, and Egypt.
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Nearly Half of Sudan's Community Kitchens Close Amid Funding Crisis and Regional War Impact
New research by Islamic Relief reveals that 42 percent of Sudan’s lifesaving community kitchens, known as takaaya, have closed in the last six months due to dwindling international support and supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran. These kitchens, operated by local mutual aid groups, serve as a critical lifeline for millions facing severe food shortages. Currently, over 21 million people in Sudan suffer from hunger, while more than 11 million have been displaced by the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by a 187 percent surge in fuel costs and attacks on farmland. As world leaders from Germany, France, the UK, and the US convene in Berlin for the third anniversary of the war, charities urge increased funding for local response networks and accountability for atrocities. Notably, the warring factions were not invited to the conference, despite their control over different regions and backing from various international powers, including the UAE, Turkey, and Egypt.
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