UK aid to Sudan

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We expect to publish this review in Autumn 2025.

Summary

Sudan is currently facing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, caused by ongoing conflict. Over 11.4 million people are now displaced and over 3 million people, mainly women and children, have fled to neighbouring countries. Famine was officially declared in ZamZam internally displaced persons camp in August 2024 and has now spread to 10 additional areas. Sudan-wide, around 25 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection services.

Sudan is a diplomatic and funding priority for the UK. Aid funding to Sudan has increased since fighting broke out in April 2023. The prime minister confirmed the UK would continue to play a key humanitarian role in Sudan, following the announcement of the reduction of official development assistance to 0.3% of UK gross national income.

The purpose of this review is to generate evidence to inform the UK’s approach to its ongoing support in Sudan and to people affected by the crisis in neighbouring countries. It aims to generate broader lessons for fragile and conflict affected contexts, including on how humanitarian aid, development assistance and diplomacy can work together to achieve results.

Review questions

1. Has the UK demonstrated responsible global leadership through its past, present and planned efforts both in Sudan and regarding the impact on neighbouring countries?
2. Has the UK demonstrated genuine partnership through its past, present and planned efforts both in Sudan and regarding the impact on neighbouring countries?
3. Has the UK delivered, contributed to and supported an effective humanitarian response post-April 2023 both in Sudan and regarding refugee flows into neighbouring countries?
4. Has the UK acted for and with women and girls through its past, present and planned efforts both in Sudan and regarding refugee flows into neighbouring countries?

Read the terms of reference for more information about the review scope.