April 15, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Global Affairs Canada

Canada is gravely concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, driven by a civil war that began three years ago and has grown in scale and severity. This conflict has resulted in war crimes, the largest human displacement crisis in the world, widespread sexual violence, famine, the longest nationwide school closures globally and the collapse of basic services that are critical for people’s safety, health, protection and dignity.

Today, at the International Sudan Conference in Berlin, Germany, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), announced more than $120 million in new funding to support the people in Sudan and neighbouring countries impacted by this conflict.

Canada’s contribution for Sudan includes more than $94 million for humanitarian assistance in 2026, delivered through experienced and trusted partners, to provide critical life-saving assistance such as emergency food and nutrition, health care, protection, shelter, water and sanitation to vulnerable people affected by the crisis in Sudan, South Sudan and Chad.

This announcement also includes $25 million for new development assistance in Sudan which includes $18 million to Save the Children Canada to deliver safe, quality education for more than 60,000 children and to help keep children safe from violence, exploitation and trauma. This funding also includes $7 million to UN Population Fund (UNFPA) to expand sexual and gender-based violence prevention and response services across the country, including in Darfur and Kordofan.

As part of this new funding, Canada is also providing $1.25 million to expand peace and stabilization efforts, including civilian-led initiatives.

Canada is committed to working with partners to ensure rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access, the protection of civilians, and the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire in Sudan. This aligns with Canada’s foreign policy commitment to uphold international humanitarian law and international human rights law and is consistent with Canada’s Africa Strategy to advance peace, security, and resilience, and to save lives in humanitarian crises.