Development and Peace – Caritas Canada (DPCC) and Trócaire Sudan are implementing an emergency nutrition response in five counties in South Kordofan, Sudan.
Sudan is currently experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, with 24.8 million people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance, including 14 million children. The protracted crisis in the region and ongoing conflict have resulted in population-displacement-induced food insecurity and loss of livelihood assets. Global acute malnutrition (GAM) rates are estimated at 13.6% with 4.7 million people in need of nutrition assistance. Micronutrient malnutrition is prevalent, with 48% of under-five children experiencing anemia due to iron deficiency. Minimum dietary diversity among under-fives is low at 25%, further exacerbated by massive displacement disrupting feeding and caregiving practices.
Ongoing conflict and cuts to aid by the American government have only worsened the situation. As a result, the coverage for critical nutrition activities particularly management of acute malnutrition, Vitamin A supplementation, Iron and Folic Supplementation, and deworming remains very low. As of April 30, 2025, Trocaire’s current caseloads in its nutrition program stands at 14,607 individuals comprising of: 4,059 children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) cases, 9,547 children and 1,001 Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLWs) with Moderate Acute Malnutrition.
The project will: provide clinical services for the Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) in children 6 – 59 months through Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) in 16 health facilities; train Stabilization Centres’ staff on inpatient management of SAM cases with medical complications; train mother support group members on Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices; train Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) on Integrated Community Case Management training (ICCM); and provide middle-upper-arm-circumference (MUAC) screening among children.
The project aims to provide malnutrition treatment to 9,012 children under five-years-old, as well as 4,134 pregnant and breastfeeding women. 60,657 children and 24,566 women will also receive micronutrient supplements. In total, the project plans to reach 94,601 people.