Sudanese refugees, Chad
People Helped
Humanitarian Needs
Armed conflict broke out in Sudan on April 15 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Thousands of people have fled the country. At least 30,000 people crossed the Chadian border to seek refuge in the first month, and new arrivals continue to be reported daily.
Initial assessments found Sudanese refugees in Chad have no, or limited, access to food, basic household supplies and shelter. Sanitation, access to water, and public latrines are also emerging needs. Water infrastructure is shared, and public latrines are extremely limited. Safeguarding risks have also been identified.
Humanitarian Response
Canadian Lutheran World Relief is providing emergency assistance in the form of cash grants for shelter and household items to 588 households.
To meet emergency needs for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), CLWR is constructing emergency latrines, installing handwashing facilities and showers, and rehabilitating damaged boreholes. Waste bins will be installed, and water treatment products distributed for household and public water sources.
CLWR is also conducting hygiene awareness sessions, and providing cleaning materials and hygiene products, including brooms, shovels, rakes, mason's buckets, wheelbarrows, soap and chlorine.
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