Peter Ameh’s Post

❗ THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN SUDAN IS STILL A FORGOTTEN ONE ⚠After over a year of crisis, the traditional humanitarian approach is failing the people of Sudan and creative solutions are needed. ⚠And after months of inaction by the international community, the situation in Sudan may be reaching the point of no return. ⚠25.6 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity or worse (IPC 3+) during the upcoming lean season. This is almost a 40% increase in the number of food-insecure people over the last 4 months. With time rapidly running out, Läkarmissionen / LM International and Sudan INGO Forum urge the international community to: ●Reconvene the international community at the earliest possible opportunity to scale-up efforts to bring about an end to the hostilities and address barriers to scaling up humanitarian response; ● Coordinate diplomatic efforts to push for unfettered humanitarian access using all cross-line and crossborder routes; ● Increase the access of mutual aid initiatives and other local responders to flexible and predictable funding through the removal of burdensome compliance processes and ensuring transparency in the amounts of funding delivered in support of local actors; ● Support INGOs to urgently scale-up multi-purpose cash initiatives as the first line response to famine; ● Ensure that pledges made in Paris are dispersed in the next month, prioritising funding to those with a functional presence in areas of highest need. #StandWithSudan Regeringskansliet, Utrikesdepartementet, Tobias Billström, Johan Forssell, Diana Janse

🌍 The Global Humanitarian Overview 2025 reveals the immense scale of humanitarian needs worldwide. Here's what you need to know: ➡️ People in Need: 305 million globally will require urgent assistance. ➡️ People Targeted: Humanitarian efforts aim to reach 189.5 million individuals. ➡️ Funding Needs: $47.4 billion is required to support operations across 72 countries. Conflict & Climate Change are fuelling humanitarian crises. ▪️ Violations against children are at unprecedented levels: - In Gaza, more women and children were killed in the past year than in any equivalent period over the past two decades. - In Ukraine, at least 16 children are killed or injured weekly since February 2022. ▪️ Climate chaos intensifies: - 2024 is set to be the hottest year ever, with floods, droughts, and heatwaves disrupting food systems. - Over 65% of agricultural economic damages in the past 15 years are tied to droughts, worsening food insecurity. 🗺️Regional Snapshot - Southern & Eastern Africa: 85M in need | $11.9B required - Middle East & North Africa: 59M in need | $15.9B required - West & Central Africa: 57M in need | $7.6B required - Asia & the Pacific: 55M in need | $5.1B required - Latin America & the Caribbean: 34M in need | $3.6B required - Europe: 15M in need | $3.3B required ❌Challenges - Underfunding: the average duration of a humanitarian plan/appeal is now 10+ years, with some ongoing for over 20 years. - Security and access: Humanitarian workers face increasing violence and bureaucratic barriers. 📢Achievements Despite Adversity - In 2024, 116 million people received vital humanitarian aid. 🔗 Explore the full report and interactive content: humanitarianaction.info #HumanitarianAid #GlobalSolidarity #ClimateAction

Today, we remember the lives lost across a year of devastating war in Sudan, and the resilience of those communities who continue to endure. Local responders have been the backbone of relief efforts in Sudan, providing vital aid and information to their communities. These mutual aid networks and community-led ‘emergency rooms’ have offered rays of hope, and emphasised the importance of local actors in humanitarian responses. They are the first to mobilise and the best placed to understand the needs of their own communities – not least regarding lifesaving information needs and the most appropriate media, languages and channels for critical communication. As we strive to keep the Sudan conflict on the global agenda, the international response must prioritise support for and coordination with these critical community responders to empower effective humanitarian action: https://lnkd.in/e_mra6PP #CommIsAid #SudanCrisis

Had a very constructive meeting on Tuesday at the UK Foreign Office about the UK's South Sudan policy in the shadow of a humanitarian crisis and delayed elections. I can't share all the details of what was a closed-door discussion with the South Sudan NGO working group, the British embassy in Juba, and UK Special Representative for South Sudan Clare Staunton, but given the recent (and justified) attention on Sudan, I think it's important to remember the desperate situation in neighbouring South Sudan. A few statistics stand out: ➡ 9 million people (75% of the population) are classified as "in need", including 1.7 million malnourished children, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) ➡ 1.3 million people have been affected by flooding (UNOCHA), which has displaced 700,000 people (Ministry of Water) ➡ 2 million people in South Sudan are internally displaced (UNOCHA) - largely due to flooding and conflict ➡ More than 800,000 people have fled to South Sudan to escape the conflict in neighbouring Sudan (UNOCHA) The meeting shed light on the increasing challenges faced by the local population in South Sudan and by the NGOs trying to provide medical and humanitarian support. It also covered the policy challenges posed by yet another delay to national elections that were scheduled to take place in December. To read more on these aspects, please read my extended post on my Substack newsletter, perspicacity: https://lnkd.in/gVdY2wEC with Natalia Chan, Laban Ashioya, Pia P., Jodie Winston, Kamba Anthony, Lindsay Sohn, Kim Nelson, Elise Nalbandian, Megan Greenhalgh MSc, Mark Adams, Jodie Winston, David Adam, rosalind marsden #SouthSudan #elections #humanitarianaid #conflict #Sudan #refugees

As the world spirals with unaccountable atrocities and climate breakdown, there are glimmers of hope - a pleasure to write this piece with the brilliant Mohamed and Albashir. Like many countries, Somalia is charting a new course, where the humanitarian system is increasingly an impediment to further progress. Key article takeaways: 💰 Volatile funding disrupts progress ⛑️ Humanitarians undermine peacebuilding/local actors know best 🏛️ Aid divides citizens and state ⏰ Its time to escape the boom-bust cycle Thanks The New Humanitarian and FYI: Nimo Nimo Oxfam Somali NEXUS CONSORTIUM Adeso Centre for Peace and Democracy Humanitarian Policy Group ODI Degan Martine https://lnkd.in/dA5FaDPj

We need new political faces and fresh ideas, representing everyone as equals! The world has to grow together in order to urgently address the issues that impact all of use like conflict, climate change, inequality and forced migration. This we can only do without any dominance, collectively in solidarity. www.convergence.ngo & www.pax.ngo

Thirteen years since becoming an independent state, South Sudan faces profound humanitarian challenges. With 7 million people experiencing crisis-level hunger and 9 million in dire need of humanitarian assistance, the situation is critical. Empowering women and youth, fostering stability, and ensuring sustainable development are essential for the nation's future. Read more about this pivotal moment in South Sudan’s journey towards hope and prosperity. #SouthSudan #HumanitarianCrisis #Development #Empowerment #UNDP https://bit.ly/4f5UUNB

Since the assassination of its President in 2021, Haiti has been in political turmoil. The situation has escalated into a violent multidimensional crisis that has led to a worsening trend in the country's humanitarian security. What does the recent condition of the country mean to its humanitarian landscape? Read the full article through the link below: https://lnkd.in/gs3GTTkU #greennetworkasia #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #SDGs2030 #Haiti #HumanitarianCrisis #HumanitarianAid #HumanitarianSecurity #HumanRights

New Op-ED Article Alert 📣📣 By Ali Al Mokdad Article Synopsis: In a world where crises seem to heighten faster than solutions, the systems that once kept humanitarian aid flowing smoothly are beginning to falter. With resources dwindling, access becoming more dangerous, and outdated structures struggling to keep up, the question is not whether the humanitarian operational frameworks will collapse, it is when? Read Full Here:https://lnkd.in/d2As8bzr .#articles #opinions #humanitarianop #insights

Despite the severe humanitarian crisis in Sudan, including bombed hospitals and widespread displacement, global attention remains limited. Competing crises, media focus, and the complexity of Sudan's conflict contribute to this lack of visibility. Highlighting these issues can help draw necessary attention and humanitarian support. Engaging with companies to promote responsible business practices and transparency is encouraged. This includes advocating for improved corporate governance, respect for human rights, and ethical business conduct within its operations and across its value chain.  Investors have an important role to play in addressing the urgency of the situation in Sudan and helping transition back into a civilian democratic government that can foster a sustainable economic and financial environment. By actively managing their portfolios in response to the unfolding situation in Sudan, investors contribute to the broader global response. In April 2023, EIRIS CRN sent out a questionnaire to several companies in Sudan which we have identified as having business activities in the country and have been monitoring for the past several years. CRN maintains its Sudan Company Report which features company profiles operating in high-risk sectors. If you are an investor and are interested in learning more about our work on Sudan and the risks associated with conflict-affected areas, please reach out. https://lnkd.in/ebKD5zyQ