Sudan Emergency: Help 1,000 Refugee Families in Uganda

Muslim Charity has successfully delivered life-saving food packs to 1,000 Sudanese refugee families living in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Bweyale, in Uganda’s Kiryandongo District, providing urgent relief to families facing acute food insecurity after fleeing conflict in Sudan.

The food distribution took place on 8 January 2026 and targeted some of the most vulnerable households within the settlement, including women-headed families, households with young children, elderly refugees and persons with disabilities.

RESPONDING TO A DEEPENING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

The war in Sudan has triggered one of the largest displacement crises in the world today. According to the United Nations, nearly 13 million people have been forcibly displaced, with millions crossing borders in search of safety, food and stability.

Uganda currently hosts a significant number of Sudanese refugees, many of whom have arrived with little more than the clothes they were wearing. While Uganda’s refugee response is widely respected, funding shortages and rising needs have severely reduced food assistance, leaving many families struggling to survive.

It was within this context that Muslim Charity intervened to provide emergency food support to families who had exhausted their coping mechanisms.

FOOD PACKS DELIVERED WITH DIGNITY AND CARE
Each of the 1,000 refugee households received a carefully prepared food pack containing essential staples, including rice, maize flour (posho), beans, cooking oil and salt. These items were selected to meet immediate nutritional needs and help families sustain themselves during a critical period.

The project was implemented in partnership with Lisa Supporting and Sustaining Lives Uganda, working closely with settlement leadership and relevant authorities to ensure transparent beneficiary selection, orderly distribution and accountability throughout the process.

LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION ON THE GROUND

Owek. Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi, Chairperson of Lisa Supporting and Sustaining Lives Uganda and former Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, said:

“The crisis facing Sudanese refugees is not abstract — it is visible in empty cooking pots, malnourished children and parents who must choose between hunger and survival. At a time when food rations have been drastically reduced and families have exhausted all coping mechanisms, Muslim Charity’s intervention has been both timely and lifesaving. By reaching 1,000 directly to refugee families in Kiryandongo, and 6,000 indirectly to household individuals. Muslim Charity has demonstrated what principled, compassionate humanitarian action looks like: standing with the most vulnerable, restoring dignity, and ensuring that no family is left to face hunger alone. This support sends a powerful message that the suffering of displaced families has not been forgotten.”

Suham Mafabi, Muslim Charity’s Coordinator for Uganda, added:

“This project is a reflection of our deep commitment at Muslim Charity to stand with people in moments of great need. Every food pack tells the story of a family that, despite hardship and displacement, was able to sit together and eat with dignity. I am profoundly grateful to our donors whose compassion and generosity made it possible to reach 1,000 Sudanese refugee families and remind them that they are not forgotten. We hope to continue working closely with the government of Uganda to continue offering our assistance whenever possible.”

VOICES FROM THE REFUGEE COMMUNITY

One beneficiary, Zahraa Mohamed Abdullah Adam (33), a mother of five from Khartoum now living in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, shared her gratitude after receiving assistance:

“I want to thank Muslim Charity for this support. You saved us from hunger. Everyone here is suffering because of food shortages, but this help came at the right time. I am deeply grateful and pray that you continue supporting families like ours.”

ABOUT KIRYANDONGO REFUGEE SETTLEMENT
Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, located in Bweyale, Kiryandongo District, is one of Uganda’s major refugee-hosting areas. It accommodates refugees from multiple countries, including Sudan, who have fled conflict and insecurity. The settlement continues to experience growing pressure as new arrivals increase while humanitarian resources remain limited.

MUSLIM CHARITY’S COMMITMENT

This project forms part of Muslim Charity’s wider humanitarian response to displacement, hunger and emergency needs for vulnerable communities. By working closely with trusted local partners and community leaders, Muslim Charity ensures that aid reaches those who need it most with transparency, accountability and compassion.

You can support this life-saving work by donating to the Sudan Emergency Appeal.