Food Assistance Fact Sheet - Sudan

October 18, 2012

Food Security Situation

CIA World Factbook

• Sudan continues to cope with the effects of conflict, displacement, insecurity, and natural disasters.  In addition to the significant internally displaced and returnee populations from two internal conflicts, Sudan hosts refugees from Eritrea, Chad, Ethiopia and other countries.  Sudan also remains vulnerable to seasonal shocks, such as flooding and drought, which impact food security and exacerbate the humanitarian emergency.   

• It is estimated that approximately 4.6 million people are currently food insecure. The highest levels of food insecurity are present among poor households and internally displaced persons in conflict-affected areas of Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile states.

• Improvements in food availability and access are expected across the country during the October to December period as harvests begin. However, these improvements will be limited in areas heavily affected by conflict. 

Food Assistance Programs

• The Office of Food for Peace (FFP) now targets approximately 4.3 million food-insecure Sudanese nationwide including displaced persons, refugees, returnees’ host communities, and conflict-affected populations.

• FFP partners with agencies such as the UN World Food Program (WFP), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other organizations.

Food for Peace Contributions

Total Contributions:

FIscal Year 2012 Contribution Breakdown:

Note: EFSP: Emergency Food Security Program; FY: Fiscal Year; MT: Metric Ton; USD: U.S. Dollar; WFP: World Food Program
Food Security Situation information is provided by WFP and FEWS NET as of August 2012
+FY08-FY11 figures reflect distributions to South Sudan and Sudan