SUD, SRK, MPCA North Kordofan


The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) project Multipurpose Cash Assistance for IDPs and Host Communities in North Kordofan aims to enable vulnerable people to meet their basic needs with dignity and flexibility. At the same time, it strengthens local humanitarian capacity by supporting the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS). This intervention is particularly relevant considering Sudan's ongoing conflict and displacement crisis, as it promotes people's self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and increases their sense of autonomy.

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Soudan
Aide d'urgence et protection
Protection, accès & sécurité
01.05.2025 - 31.01.2026
CHF  550’000
Contexte North Kordofan is one of Sudan's largest and most arid states, home to over three million people. The region has been severely affected by the ongoing conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), including a prolonged siege of El Obeid, the state capital, which only ended in February 2025. The aftermth has left widespread food insecurity, damaged infrastructure, and a severely strained humanitarian situation. Moreover, North Kordofan hosts thousands of newly displaced individuals fleeing violence in nearby areas, further stretching already limited resources. While local markets remain operational, they re affected by soaring inflation and logistical constraints, leaving basic needs such as food, healthcare, and shelter largely unmet. This context underscores the urgency for emergency interventions, including Multilpurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), to address critical humanitarian gaps.
Objectifs To address the humanitarian needs by providing cash assistance to meet basic needs to vulnerable and conflict affected households in Sudan.
Groupes cibles 2130 households in North Kordofan, consisting of the most vulnerable IDPs and host community members affected by the ongoing conflict and displacement crisis.
Effets à moyen terme Access to essential goods and services is improved for vulnerable households in North Kordofan state
Résultats

Principaux résultats attendus:   Targeted households successfully receive CVA to meet their basic needs


Principaux résultats antérieurs:   N/A


Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
Organisation suisse à but non lucratif
  • Croix-Rouge Suisse


Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs

The project is in implemented in close coordination with national and sub-national Cash Working Groups, to ensure harmonization with other humanitarian actors and to avoid duplication. SRSC leadership in local coordination ensures integraton with existing community structures and collaboration with government counterparts.

The project is also aligned with other SDC-funded cash assistance interventions in Sudan, including Mercy Corps' SCALE projec in South Kordofan and the Cash Consortium Sudan (planned). In addition, SDC's Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) expert group will be closely involved throughout all stages of project implementation, providing technical support and quality assurance.

Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF    550’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF    440’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF   0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF   550’000
Phases du projet Phase 1 01.05.2025 - 31.01.2026   (Phase en cours)