Darfur Victims Support Organization, Save Al-Geneina Initiative, and Hope and Haven for Refugees
Date 29 November 2024
Report on Food Aid Distribution at Sabreen Camp – East Darfur State, Al-Daein – November 28, 2024
In the face of the tragic humanitarian conditions experienced by displaced persons in the camps of East Darfur, their suffering continues to worsen due to severe food shortages and the lack of adequate assistance to meet their basic needs. Sabreen Camp, which shelters hundreds of families who have fled the horrors of war, is enduring a catastrophic situation, reflecting the plight of thousands of lives struggling daily for survival.
Humanitarian Response: A Beacon of Hope Amid Suffering
In a demonstration of solidarity and commitment to alleviating the suffering of displaced persons, the Darfur Victims Support Organization, in cooperation with the Save Al-Geneina Initiative and Hope and Haven for Refugees, distributed comprehensive food baskets to 120 families in Sabreen Camp, East Darfur State, on November 28, 2024. The total number of beneficiaries reached 436 individuals, all belonging to the most vulnerable groups facing extreme food insecurity.
Details of the Aid Provided
The distributed food baskets included essential items such as flour, rice, sugar, oil, and soap. This initiative marked the second round of aid distribution in the camp, offering a new glimmer of hope to the displaced persons, who expressed that these humanitarian efforts came at a critical time, enabling them to navigate a severe crisis that threatened their survival.
Testimonies from Displaced Persons and Calls for Solidarity
The head of Sabreen Camp expressed profound gratitude to the three organizations, commending their collective efforts and swift response to the needs of the displaced population. Additionally, he issued an urgent appeal to all humanitarian organizations to provide further support to the camp’s residents, emphasizing the pressing need for shelter materials and heaters for children, particularly as winter approaches with its added challenges that exacerbate their dire circumstances.
A Message of Solidarity and a Call for Action
The Darfur Victims Support Organization, the Save Al-Geneina Initiative, and Hope and Haven for Refugees affirm that the current conditions in displacement camps necessitate urgent and sustained humanitarian responses. These initiatives serve as a living example of the ability of organizations to overcome challenges and reach the most vulnerable groups. They call upon the international community and all actors in the humanitarian field to intensify their efforts to alleviate the suffering of these displaced persons, who continue to hold onto hope for a better future.
