Saudi Fund for Development and UNHCR partner to improve water access in Sudan

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has provided UNHCR with a 10 million USD grant to respond to the severe drinking water crisis in Sudan. The project is set against the backdrop of a humanitarian crisis in country, where millions require assistance due to conflict, displacement, and socio-economic decline. ​ The destruction of water infrastructure and limited access to clean water have led to outbreaks of waterborne diseases, exacerbating public health challenges. ​  

Under the agreement, the Saudi grant will support the rehabilitation and expansion of key water supply systems, including improvements to the Nile water system in Khartoum. The initiative incorporates solar-powered operations, technical capacity building, and community participation to ensure long-term sustainability, equitable access, and strengthened resilience to climate-related pressures. 

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