Part 2: Children of the Camp – Starving for a Future

In the heart of Naivasha Camp in Omdurman Sudan, the childhood of South Sudanese refugees has been stolen by hunger. The laughter that once filled the air is replaced by the cries of ailing children. Too malnourished to move, they can no longer play. Mothers watch helplessly as their children shrink before their eyes, their small bodies reduced to little more than skin and bone.

With no food and no relief in sight, many families survive on nothing but water or tea, hoping it will prevent their intestines from shutting down. Every day is a battle to stay alive. Malnutrition not only weakens the body but also erodes hope. Children who should be learning, growing, and dreaming instead spend their days in listlessness. Too weak to walk, too hungry to cry.

Leave alone the ongoing war, the constant bombardment and shelling, but hunger is now the other killer. We can do nothing but watch.

For mothers, the pain is unbearable. “I can no longer count the number of times I’ve watched a child die,” says one resident. “Leave alone the ongoing war, the constant bombardment and shelling, but hunger is now the other killer. We can do nothing but watch.”

Without immediate food aid, the youngest in Naivasha will continue to perish. Every meal missed brings them closer to the edge. We must act now.

How You Can Help

The Global Campaign & Emergency Humanitarian Response for South Sudanese in Sudan is working to amplify the voices of South Sudanese trapped in Sudan in places like Naivasha Camp and mobilize urgent assistance. We are calling for:

Direct Donations: You can help by donating to our GoFundMe page. Every contribution brings us closer to saving lives.

Get Involved: Join The Global Campaign & Emergency Humanitarian Response for South Sudanese in Sudan and make a difference

Emergency Humanitarian Aid: help expedite the delivery of food, medical supplies, and hygiene essentials.

Safe Evacuation Plans: We need to facilitate evacuation logistics for those at greatest risk to safer locations.

International Pressure: Lobby governments, NGOs, and global leaders to ensure that aid reaches Naivasha, and that refugees are given safe passage.

We cannot do this alone. We need your help. Spread the word, donate, and advocate for immediate intervention. Every voice raised brings hope, and every action taken saves lives.

Without urgent intervention—without food, medical aid, and safe passage—this camp will become a graveyard. We must act now.

More Voices from Naivasha Camp – Omdurman

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