Sudan Emergency Relief Supports Thousands of Conflict-Affected People

The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan continues to fuel one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Millions of people have been displaced, lost their livelihoods, and been left without access to basic necessities.

To support those most affected, Islamic Relief Malaysia, through the MySedekah fund and Sudan Emergency Relief, implemented the Lifesaving Interventions for IDP Families – Sudan Emergency (LIFE Project) in Gedaref and Red Sea states, Sudan, in 2024.

The project focused on supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were forced to flee their homes due to the ongoing conflict.

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Sudan

The continuing conflict has forced thousands of families to seek safety in areas such as Gedaref and Red Sea. However, life in displacement sites remains extremely challenging.

Among the major issues faced by displaced families are:

• Food shortages and limited access to daily necessities due to loss of income.
• Insufficient safe shelter, leaving families exposed to harsh weather conditions and security risks.
• Women, children, and adolescents experiencing trauma and psychological distress caused by the conflict.
• A severe cash shortage caused by the financial crisis, making daily transactions increasingly difficult.
• Drone attacks and escalating violence that continue to hinder humanitarian operations on the ground.

These conditions make emergency humanitarian assistance critical to helping affected families survive with safety and dignity.

Comprehensive Assistance for Internally Displaced Families

Through the LIFE Project, Islamic Relief Malaysia delivered a range of humanitarian interventions that addressed both immediate needs and emotional well-being.

1. Cash Assistance

A total of 280 families received SDG125,000 in cash assistance (approximately RM800 per family). The assistance enabled families to purchase food, medicine, and other essential items according to their most urgent needs.

2. Emergency Shelter

A total of 73 families received emergency shelter tents, providing safer living conditions, protection from extreme weather, and greater privacy.

3. Psychosocial Support

A total of 1,900 women, children, and adolescents participated in psychosocial support (PSS) sessions and recreational activities designed to reduce stress, trauma, and anxiety resulting from the conflict.

4. Community Activities and Safe Spaces

Ten community programmes were organised at IDP settlements, including activities such as puppet theatre performances and coffee corners, creating safe spaces for social interaction, emotional recovery, and community support.

5. Protection and Accountability

Islamic Relief also implemented a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system alongside safeguarding awareness sessions to ensure beneficiaries understood their rights and had access to safe and confidential complaint mechanisms.

6. Strategic Partnerships

The project was implemented in collaboration with the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC), the State Ministry of Health, and the State Ministry of Social Welfare, helping ensure aid reached vulnerable communities effectively and efficiently.

Impact of the Sudan Emergency Relief Project

Throughout the implementation period, the LIFE Project reached 4,030 conflict-affected people through a comprehensive package of humanitarian assistance.

Key achievements of the project include:

• Reducing hunger by enabling families to purchase food and other basic necessities through cash assistance.
• Providing safer temporary shelter for families displaced by conflict.
• Improving the mental well-being of women, children, and adolescents through psychosocial support programmes.
• Strengthening collaboration between Islamic Relief and local authorities, contributing to more efficient and transparent humanitarian operations.

Standing with the People of Sudan

Despite ongoing security challenges and Sudan’s financial crisis, Islamic Relief remains committed to delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance to those in need.

Support from the public through MySedekah enables more conflict-affected families to receive emergency assistance that saves lives, restores dignity, and offers hope for rebuilding their future.

Every donation does more than meet today’s urgent needs, it provides hope for thousands of families facing one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises. Donate now: MySedekah

Philippines Flood Response Brings Relief to 770 Families in La Paz

Heavy rainfall caused by a shear line weather system struck La Paz, Agusan del Sur in the CARAGA Region of Mindanao, Philippines, in February 2026, triggering flash floods and landslides that devastated thousands of families.

The disaster not only damaged homes but also disrupted livelihoods, reduced access to food, and affected the daily lives of communities that rely heavily on agriculture. Through the Shearline Flood Response in La Paz, Agusan del Sur project, Islamic Relief Malaysia, in collaboration with Islamic Relief Philippines, provided emergency assistance to help affected families meet their immediate needs.

More Than One Million People Affected by the Floods

The extreme weather conditions caused widespread destruction across several parts of the Philippines. Overall:

• 260,339 families (more than 1.08 million people) were affected.
• 7,757 families were displaced and forced to seek temporary shelter.
• 115 homes were damaged.
• Eight people lost their lives.

Beyond the loss of homes, many families also lost their livelihoods as farmlands and agricultural areas were submerged. Food supplies became increasingly limited, raising the risk of food insecurity, particularly among vulnerable groups such as women, children, and people with disabilities.

In La Paz, 10,304 families (approximately 42,016 people) across 15 barangays (villages) were among the communities most severely affected by the disaster.

Cash Assistance Helps Families Meet Urgent Needs

To support affected communities, Islamic Relief Malaysia, through Islamic Relief Philippines, implemented a cash-based emergency assistance programme, enabling families to purchase the items they needed most.

Under this project:

• 770 families received emergency cash assistance.
• Each family received PHP 3,000 (approximately RM198).

The programme prioritised:

• Farmers and agricultural workers.
• Flood-affected families.
• Families whose homes were damaged.
• Families living in high-risk areas.
• Families who had not yet received assistance from other organisations.

Cash assistance gives families the flexibility to purchase food, medicine, household essentials, and other urgent necessities according to their individual circumstances.

Helping Families Rebuild Their Lives After the Disaster

The emergency assistance not only addressed immediate needs but also supported families as they began rebuilding their lives.

The project has helped to:

• Reduce the risk of food insecurity.
• Enable families to meet their essential daily needs.
• Support the recovery of household livelihoods after income losses.
• Ensure assistance reaches those who need it most.

Every contribution provides hope and helps affected families recover with dignity after experiencing the devastating impact of the floods.

“The assistance we receive helps us cover our immediate needs, including food and other essential daily expenses. Before receiving this support, we depended solely on our irregular income from farming, making it difficult to provide for our family’s daily needs and support our daughter’s education.

“To the donors and supporters of Islamic Relief, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity. Your support brings hope to families like ours and gives us the strength to move forward despite the challenges we continue to face.” – Angelie Padrones, right holder

Be a Lifeline for Families Affected by Disaster

When disasters strike, vulnerable families need immediate support to access food, shelter, and other essential necessities.

Through Islamic Relief Malaysia’s MySedekah campaign, you can help ensure that more families affected by disasters receive timely humanitarian assistance.

Donate today through the MySedekah campaign and help bring hope, relief, and a brighter future to families in need.