Group Name: Emergency Response Room, Badin Island
Year Established: February 2024
Contact Information
● Primary Contact Person: Mahgoub Mohamed
● Location: Badin Island, Northern State, Sudan
Mission and Objectives
The Emergency Response Room aims to assist individuals, groups, and communities
by:
● Enhancing their capabilities and resources
● Increasing life opportunities and reducing risks
● Creating supportive social conditions to cope with the impacts of wars,
displacement, and environmental crises like floods and storms
Operational Context
Location Overview:
● Badin Island, Northern State, Sudan, north of Dongola
● Population: Over 120,000, primarily Nubians speaking the Nubian language
● Key sectors: Agriculture, public services, and humanitarian support
Administrative Divisions:
● The island is divided into several administrative zones, including Shiaqat Sheba
(north), Shiaqat Chi (west), Shiaqat Saqdan (east), and others.Infrastructure:
● 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools
● 1 hospital, 4 health centers
● 3 agricultural projects, 2 water networks from the Nile
Services Provided
1. Healthcare:
a. Supporting hospitals and maternity wards
b. Providing free antivenom injections and chronic disease medications
2. Education:
a. Offering essential supplies to schools
3. Humanitarian Aid:
a. Supplying food, clothing for displaced persons, and winter relief items
Current Situation and Challenges
● Limited technical equipment for report writing and meeting attendance
● A volunteer base with predominantly rural backgrounds needing specialized training
● The group is currently self-sufficient but requires financial support to expand its initiatives
Support Needed
● Financial Assistance: For implementing pending projects like winter clothing distributions and maternity ward support
● Training: Workshops to enhance volunteer knowledge and technical skills for reporting and project management
● Technical Equipment: Laptops and devices for report compilation and online meetings
