International Sudan

UN: Aid to 11 million Sudanese in first half of 2026

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs confirmed that the 2026 response plan for Sudan has only received 39% of the targeted funding so far.

Sudan has been facing a severe humanitarian crisis since the outbreak of armed conflict in April 2023, leading to the displacement of millions and a significant rise in humanitarian needs.

Adel Abdelrheem

23 July 2026 • Update: 24 July 2026

HARTUM

Sudan / Adel Abdelrheem / Anadolu

The office announced, in a statement on the UN website, that humanitarian workers have been able to deliver at least one form of assistance to nearly 11 million people during the first six months of 2026.

The office said, in a statement published on the UN website, that humanitarian partners have been able to reach nearly 11 million people and provide at least one form of assistance to them during the first six months of this year.

The office pointed out that funding shortages and security concerns have led to a reduction in the scale of support provided, with many beneficiaries receiving food rations sufficient for only three or four months instead of six months as planned.

It added that the funding gap is causing 'critical gaps' in the humanitarian response and limiting the scope of aid to those in need.

The UN office noted that only 1.7 million people, or 16 percent of the total number of people who received aid during the first half of the year, received multi-sectoral support including health, education, protection, food security and other essential services.

OCHA called on donors to provide additional resources to enable humanitarian organizations to reach as many people in need as possible, pointing out that the 2026 response plan for Sudan has only received 39% of the required funding.

In February 2026, the United Nations launched the 2026 humanitarian needs plan for Sudan targeting 20.4 million people at a cost of $2.9 billion.

Sudan is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis due to the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces that has been ongoing since April 2023, which has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and about 13 million displaced people and refugees, according to UN estimates.

The UN humanitarian response plan for Sudan for 2026 aims to provide aid to 20.4 million people at a cost of $2.9 billion. However, funding provided remains less than half of what is required, affecting the ability of organizations to meet growing needs. Experts indicate that the continued fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces complicates relief efforts, especially in active conflict zones. The crisis is expected to worsen if funding and security do not improve in the second half of the year.