The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is stepping up its relief efforts in response to the ongoing crisis unfolding in Sudan, which affects more than 15 million people, mainly refugees from South Sudan.

Khartoum, the country's capital, has turned into a war zone since clashes broke out on April 15, 2023. The streets have become unsafe; there are alarming food shortages; and the health system is on the verge of collapse, with only 16 percent of hospitals still functioning, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO).

ADRA has team members in affected areas who are safe at the moment and working with local and international partners to respond to the most urgent needs of the population.

The challenges are varied and encompass deep concerns for the protection of vulnerable people, including young mothers separated from their husbands, children separated from their parents, the widespread food crisis, and the safety of women in transit centers.

The humanitarian agency remains committed to working together with the global community to assist those affected in Sudan. ADRA will issue further updates soon.

About ADRA

ADRA is a global humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, operating in more than 107 countries, providing community development and emergency relief to those in need, regardless of their ethnicity, political views, or religion.

The original version of this story was posted on the South American Division Portuguese-language news site.