The European Union, along with several member states, has committed more than €522 million in humanitarian aid to help address the worsening crisis in Sudan. The pledge was made during a High-level Conference for Sudan held in London today, co-hosted by the European Commission, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the African Union.
Of the total commitment, the European Commission pledged €282 million, while additional contributions came from countries including Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
The aid package will support critical services such as healthcare, nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, shelter, protection, and education for vulnerable populations—including internally displaced persons, refugees, and host communities.
The conference follows a visit by EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib to Chad, where she observed firsthand the severe humanitarian impact of Sudan’s ongoing conflict, particularly on women and children. The event aims to rally international support and implement measures to improve humanitarian access in the region.
As part of its 2025 response, the EU has allocated €160 million for Sudan’s internal humanitarian needs, €109 million for the crisis in neighboring countries, and €13 million for stabilization efforts. This brings the EU’s total regional contribution for the year to €282 million.
The conference builds on earlier international initiatives, including the EU-hosted Senior Officials’ Meeting in Brussels on March 13 and a virtual EU-UNHCR event on April 10 focusing on the broader regional impact of the Sudan conflict.