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[Berlin / Paris, April 17, 2026] Following the humanitarian conference on Sudan held in Berlin on April 14 and 15, international donors announced that they had mobilized 1.5 billion euros. This funding is essential, but to be effective, it must be accompanied by efforts to protect civilians and humanitarian workers and by a guarantee of access to affected populations.
1.5 billion euros: that is the amount that the international governments and donors present in Berlin announced yesterday they had mobilized to respond to one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL welcomes this essential effort and warns of the need to see these commitments translated into concrete action as Sudan enters its fourth year of war and millions of civilians struggle daily to survive.
“Beyond the announcements, the time for promises is over. Raising funds is essential, but it will not save lives on its own. These commitments must now be immediately translated into concrete actions, supporting coordinated operational responses among local, national, and international humanitarian actors,” says Justine Muzik Piquemal, Regional Director of SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL.
On the ground, the situation is rapidly deteriorating. Trapped between the front lines, civilians are exposed to violence, repeated displacement, and the collapse of essential services. Drinking water, food, healthcare: for millions of people, humanitarian aid remains inaccessible, even as emergencies are clearly identified.
Ensuring safety to enable aid
In Sudan, ongoing fighting continues to make civilians and humanitarian workers direct targets. Residential neighborhoods, markets, water points, health facilities: nothing is spared. In 2025, at least 130 aid workers lost their lives there, illustrating the alarming collapse of protection for those who come to the aid of the population.
Without effective protection for civilians, without security for humanitarian staff, and without free, safe, and unimpeded humanitarian access, aid will not be able to reach the population, regardless of the resources mobilized.
“Protecting aid workers and ensuring access is not an option: it is an essential condition for saving lives,” Justine Muzik Piquemal reminds us.
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