Protection-focused multi-cluster response to Atbara, River Nile State - 2025

About this project

ltpgtThe ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to one of the world's largest humanitarian and displacement crises. The River Nile State (Atbara locality), while historically more stable than other regions, has become a key destination for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees seeking refuge from violence, leading to increased strain on resources and heightened protection risks. This project, funded by the Sudan Humanitarian Fund (SHF), aims to address these critical needs by providing life-saving protection services to vulnerable populations in River Nile State, particularly in Atbara. The IRC will operate in the IDPs’ gathering sites and will provide specialized GBV services at the Women and girls Safe Spaces (WGSS), and at the IRC health facilities supported by other grants. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), DTM Sudan, River Nile hosted 5% of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). This equates to about 526,017 Internally Displaced persons by July 2025ltbrgtThis project is a critical component of the broader humanitarian response in Sudan. By focusing on the integrated needs of protection and multi-sectoral support, the IRC aims to enhance the protection environment for conflict-affected populations—including IDPs, returnees, and host communities—in River Nile State by ensuring timely access to essential services and reducing their vulnerability to harm. The project aims to improve the protective environment for adolescent girls and…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Sudan

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Sudan Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

International NGO, xxxx (Secured)

Accountable

International NGO

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 25 Nov 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-SUD-25-S-INGO-37579.

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