Brussels, December 22 (Darfur24)
The European Union announced on Thursday the launch of three projects worth €95 million aimed at strengthening the resilience of communities affected by conflict and displacement in Sudan, benefiting more than half a million people.
In a statement obtained by Darfur24, the EU said the projects are designed to improve livelihoods, protection, and basic services in key areas across the country. They will be implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and CARE Netherlands.
The projects target several states, including Khartoum, Al Qadarif, Kassala, Red Sea, Northern State, Central and South Darfur, White Nile, River Nile, and North and South Kordofan.
According to the statement, the initiatives will benefit more than 500,000 people through vocational training, small business grants, school feeding programs, and basic protection services such as safe spaces and shelters.
They also include providing tools for youth to start small businesses, cash assistance for vulnerable families, support for micro and small enterprises, and the strengthening of social safety nets and referral mechanisms to ensure protection and inclusion for vulnerable groups.
The EU said the projects are aligned with local priorities and address major challenges such as unemployment, food insecurity, and gaps in education.
The Head of the EU Delegation to Sudan, Wolfram Vetter, said the funding reflects the EU’s commitment to supporting the resilience of the Sudanese people, with priority given to the basic needs of those displaced by armed conflict.
“By working with partners who have long-standing experience in Sudan, we aim to deliver practical solutions that expand economic and educational opportunities while strengthening community resilience,” Vetter said, noting a particular focus on children, youth, women, girls, and people with disabilities.