The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it will seek $962.9 million in 2026 to support millions of Sudanese children caught in the country’s deepening crisis.
The funding aims to deliver urgent humanitarian aid as famine fears grow and families struggle to meet even the most basic needs.
Latest figures from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification show 21.2 million Sudanese facing critical food shortages, with famine declared on 3 November in El Fasher and Kadugli.
Humanitarian agencies warn the catastrophe could spread to 20 additional areas across Darfur and Kordofan if conditions continue to deteriorate.
UNICEF says its plan targets 13.8 million people, including 7.9 million children, who urgently need support to survive and recover.
The agency intends to provide health care, nutrition services, clean water, education and protection, alongside safe learning spaces and psychological assistance.
Officials say these programmes are vital as Sudan experiences one of its worst humanitarian emergencies in decades.
Needs are rising at a pace that outstrips the capacity of local institutions, which have been severely weakened by conflict and economic collapse.
UNICEF warns that without swift international support, millions of children risk sliding deeper into hunger, displacement and long-term trauma.
