More than 1.3 million Sudanese refugees in Chad could lose access to food, water, and shelter within months unless donors urgently fill a $428 million funding gap, UN agencies warned this week. The crisis stems from a conflict that began in April 2023 between Sudan’s army and Rapid Support Forces, forcing families to flee across borders with little more than hope.
🚨 Why it matters now: Current resources only cover 40% of needs, leaving classrooms overcrowded (100+ students per teacher!) and families surviving on half the daily water minimum. "Without help, people will resort to desperate measures," said WFP’s Sarah Gordon-Gibson.
💔 Hunger hits hard: 70% of refugees surveyed by the Norwegian Refugee Council cut meals last month. Many sleep under makeshift shelters as UNHCR struggles to provide basics.
🌐 Global call to action: With eastern Chad’s resources stretched thin, aid groups urge international donors to step up before the situation becomes "catastrophic." Will the world respond? 💬
