PORT SUDAN – The civil conflict raging in Sudan has inflicted a profound humanitarian toll, with children bearing the brunt of the crisis.
According to humanitarian agencies, more than 5.8 million children have been displaced from their homes since the onset of the violence, facing not only physical dislocation but emotional trauma and educational disruption.
In Port Sudan, a young girl recounted her experiences to aid workers, reflecting the weight of loss she now carries, the deaths of close friends and the enduring fear born of a conflict she did not choose.
The situation has prompted an urgent response from international partners. With financial and technical assistance from the European Union, Save the Children has initiated efforts to restore a sense of normalcy for Sudanese children.
Several schools in the region have reopened, offering more than academic instruction.
The intervention provides safe learning environments, daily meals, and psychosocial support designed to help children recover from trauma and reintegrate into structured routines.
“This is not only about reopening schools,” said a field officer for Save the Children. “It’s about rebuilding the emotional and developmental foundations these children have lost.”
While the security situation remains fragile, humanitarian actors continue to emphasise the importance of protecting access to education and mental health services, particularly for vulnerable children.
The crisis, now entering a protracted phase, has left millions without access to basic services. Aid organizations warn that, without sustained support, a generation of Sudanese children risks being lost to the effects of war.