Year Established:
April 2023
Primary Contact Person:
Oday Mohamed Ahmed Saleh
Group Location:
Northern State, Halfa Locality, Wadi Halfa City
Area(s) of Operation:
Shelter, protection, food, health, psychological support, and effective emergencyresponse
Community Served:
IDPs, refugees, and host communities
Purpose and Activities
Mission:
Since its establishment in April 2023 during the Sudan conflict, the Emergency Room of
Wadi Halfa has been working to mitigate the effects of war and alleviate the suffering of
affected populations.
Core Activities:
● Shelter:
o Provide housing in shelter centers for displaced families and prepare shelters to meet basic living standards, including distributing essential items and heating materials during harsh weather conditions.
● Food Assistance:
o Operate centralized kitchens to supply meals to affected families.
● Health Services:
o Offer medical care, medicines, and other necessary health supplies.
● Protection and Psychological Support:
o Ensure general and gender-based protection for vulnerable individuals, including survivors of violence, while providing psychological and emotional support to women and children.
● Host Community Support:
o Address the needs of the host community through the distribution of food, non-food items, children’s supplies, and dignity kits for women.
● Emergency Response:
o Rapidly respond to seasonal challenges and emergencies to reduce suffering.
Community Overview
The Emergency Room of Wadi Halfa serves both local residents and displaced populations.
Demographics:
● Local residents and displaced individuals form the primary focus groups. ● High demand for essential services, including food, heating materials, healthcare, and financial support.
Challenges:
● Irregular supply of assistance and insufficient funding to meet essential needs.
● Prolonged funding gaps hindering sustained operations.
Current Situation
● Service Provision:
Actively delivering shelter, food, healthcare, and protection services to affected populations.
● Recent Funding:
The group has received external funding within the past three months, enabling partial continuation of services.
● Operational Capacity:
A structured team comprising an administrative office, members, and volunteers supported by community and local authorities.
o Activities are planned with pre- and post-assessments to evaluate needs and outcomes.
o Strict adherence to beneficiary protection, impartiality, and ethical standards.
Support Request
Funding Utilization Goals:
● Winter Assistance:
o Provide heating materials and blankets to protect families, children, and the elderly during cold weather.
● Women’s Support:
o Supply recurring essentials and conduct accompanying psychosocial support programs.
● Healthcare: o Deliver medical services and supplies to address critical health needs.
Additional Support Needs:
● Office resources:
o Printer, computer, and camera to enhance operational efficiency and documentation.
