Frontline Civilian Response in Sudan
Saving Lives and the Importance of the Localization Agenda
More than 7 million Sudanese civilians have been displaced and millions more are facing limited access to basic services — including food, water and medical supplies — since the war between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces broke out in April 2023. Amid the spreading violence, international humanitarian partners have struggled to negotiate necessary access to deliver aid as they face barriers in gaining visas, transporting goods and fulfilling other administrative requirements. However, local emergency response groups and volunteers have worked tirelessly to mitigate the humanitarian crisis and support Sudan’s civilian population, often in dangerous conditions and with limited resources.
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On January 31, USIP hosted remarks from USAID Administrator Samantha Power and a conversation with frontline Sudanese responders and analysts. The discussion explored the experiences of Sudanese civilian-led emergency response rooms, the imperative to activate USAID’s localization agenda, and the priorities and needs of Sudanese civilians in the year ahead.
Continue the conversation on social media using #SudanResponders, #Sudan and #السودان.
Speakers
Lise Grande, opening remarks
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Samantha Power
Administrator, USAID
Sara Pantuliano
Chief Executive, Overseas Development Institute
Kholood Khair
Founding Director, Confluence Advisory
Omima Omer Jabal Yagwb
Khartoum State ERR Jabal Awliya Program Office
Abuzar Osman
Darfur State Overall ERR Coordinator
Susan Stigant, moderator
Director, Africa Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace
