SOS Sahel Sudan Launches Integrated Response Project in El Fasher and Dar El Salam with CAFOD Support
In a powerful demonstration of humanitarian commitment and urgent response to the needs of war-affected communities, SOS Sahel Sudan – North Darfur Office has officially launched the Integrated Response Project in El Fasher and Dar El Salam localities. The Project is generously funded by the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) and implemented in close collaboration with relevant government bodies and local communities.
🤝 A Unified Effort for Urgent Relief
The launch ceremony for this project was attended by key stakeholders including:
- The Humanitarian Aid Commissioner of North Darfur
- Representatives from the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development
- Officials from the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Project
- The Environmental Health and Food Safety Department of the Ministry of Health
This multi-sectoral project covers three critical areas:
- Water Access and Sanitation
- Health and Disease Prevention
- Livelihood Support and Cash Assistance
Special focus is placed on displaced families in shelter centers, with interventions such as:
- Distribution of hygiene kits and sanitation tools
- Intensive campaigns to combat disease vectors like flies and mosquitoes
- Direct cash support for 2,200 families — including 1,700 in besieged El Fasher and 500 in Dar El Salam
🗣 Voices/feedback from the Launch
Dr. Abbas Yousif Adam, Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, emphasized the project’s importance in addressing the dire humanitarian crisis in the state. He praised SOS Sahel Sudan’s bottom-up approach in project design and called on other humanitarian organizations to follow suit in delivering timely and impactful interventions.
He also commended the leadership of SOS Sahel Sudan, including Country Director Saleh Abdelmajid, North Darfur Office Director, and Project Manager Leila Mohamed Abdullah.
Leila highlighted the project’s role in improving public hygiene, reducing disease transmission, and ensuring access to safe water. She confirmed the alarming spread of flies and mosquitoes in affected areas and stressed that the distributed health kits will empower communities to protect themselves.
💧 Tackling Water and Sanitation Challenges
Engineer Abd El Shafi Abdallah Adam, Director of the Water and Environmental Sanitation Project (WES) described the project as a strategic response to deteriorating water and sanitation services, especially under the siege conditions in El Fasher and Darelsalam. He affirmed that the project would help bridge the water supply gap and enhance environmental health.
🛡 Strengthening Public Health and Social Protection
Osman Abdallah Adam from the Ministry of Health and social development called for unified efforts to combat disease vectors and promote public health through awareness and preventive campaigns. A representative from the Department of Social Development also valued the cash assistance component, describing it as a tangible lifeline for vulnerable displaced families and a boost to social protection efforts.
🌱 A Model for Sustainable Humanitarian Partnership
The Integrated Response Project stands as a dynamic model of collaboration between national and international organizations, government institutions, and local communities. Amid at escalating humanitarian challenges, it channels resources into high-impact interventions that restore hope and dignity.
With this launching, the war affected people of El Fasher and Dar El Salam looking forward to a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment — paving the way for more sustainable development initiatives across North Darfur.
