Sudan: Protecting Those Living in Mine-Affected Areas
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19/12/2014
Sudan
Map & Basic Information
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Area
1.88 million square kilometers
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Population
42.81 million (2019 / World Bank)
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Capital
Khartoum
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Ethnicity
Arabs, Nubians, Nuba, Fur, Beja, etc. (more than 200 ethnic groups)
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Language
Arabic and English (official), other languages
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Religion
Islam, Christianity, traditional religions
Issues to be addressed
Mycetoma is an infectious disease caused by bacteria and fungi that affects muscles and bones, resulting in inflammation of the feet and hands and amputation of the limbs in severe cases. In Sudan, there are many cases where the symptoms worsen due to insufficient knowledge about mycetoma or going through treatment without medical evidence. In addition, amid civil war and economic sanctions, an armed conflict erupted in 2023, severely affecting people's lives.
Activities
Mycetoma
A man who suffered from mycetoma and had his leg amputated. He lives with a prosthetic leg that he made himself.
Few organizations and institutions sensitize the public about mycetoma. AAR Japan is conducting awareness raising activities to spread correct knowledge and the importance of early diagnosis, especially in areas where there are many infected people. We also send medical staff from Mycetoma Research Center and university hospitals in Khartoum as volunteers to perform surgeries and treat patients.
Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons
A man rests in a classroom at an elementary school that served as an evacuation center.
The security situation is worsening due to the 2023 military clashes between the national army and paramilitary groups, and AAR is assisting internally displaced persons by distributing emergency relief supplies and improving sanitary conditions.
Major Activities in Past
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2016 - 2019
Mine victim assistance
We supported landmine victims by providing them with artificial legs. We also assisted them in starting small businesses such as grocery stores so that they could earn a living despite their disabilities.
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2016 - 2019
WASH
We built water supply facilities such as boreholes, water tanks, water pipes, and water stations in Kassala Province, where the reconstruction from the 20-year long conflict was severely delayed.
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2006 - 2019
Mine risk education
In areas where landmines and unexploded ordnance remain in abundance, we have conducted mine risk education to provide people with knowledge and methods to protect themselves from landmines.
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