SUD, OCHA: Sudan Humanitarian Fund 2025

1. Enhance localization 

2. Impactful allocations  

2.1 Provide  principled,  needs-based  programming  for exclusively lifesaving response 

2.2 Use  a  range  of  coordinated  and  area-based allocation modalities 

2.3 Fund  anticipatory  and  timely  responses  for  acute emergencies 

3. Focus on GBV and integrated protection activities  

4. Consider cash assistance 

Principaux résultats attendus:   SHF currently holds USD 29 m in reserve  including a carry over of USD 23 m from 2024 and contributions of USD  6.1  m.  It  expects  an  additional  USD  18.6  m  in donor  contributions  by  March  2025.  The  2025 allocation plan aspires to mobilize around USD 215 m, distributed as follows: anticipatory allocations USD 116 m  (cholera  response,  food  security,  food  production, prepositioning/  48  hour  response,  shelter/  non  food items, Al Salam Health Center); sudden needs USD 21 m;  thematic  allocations  USD  82  m  (GBV  response, Mutual Aid Groups and Emergency Response Rooms, Sudan-wide multi-sector responses).  

Principaux résultats antérieurs:   Backed by  global expertise and operational  flexibility, SHF  has  redefined  humanitarian  financing with a dynamic, needs-based  model  that  rapidly  channels resources to the areas of greatest need. By integrating the  cluster  system  at  national  and  state  levels,  facilitating inclusive consultations, and fostering strong partnerships  with  local  and  international NGOs, SHF enhances  coordination  and  drives community-led solutions. With flexible and tailored allocation methods, the Fund effectively responds to diverse emergencies - from  grassroots  interventions  to  large-scale,  crossstate crises - focusing on multi-cluster and area-based responses  while  prioritizing  protection  integration.  In 2024 (as of 03.12.2024), SHF received USD 180 m in contributions,  nearly  four  times  the  amount  in  2022. Allocations  to  local  actors  reached  24%,  in  line with SHF’s commitment to local engagement. The Fund also  made  significant  strides  in  risk  management, updating its risk absorption framework, launching a new round  of  capacity  assessments  with  60+  new applicants,  and  finalizing  a  third-party  monitoring agreement. Additionally,  the SHF  team managed  the allocation of CERF resources. In January 2024, OCHA secured a CERF rapid response allocation to address  the emerging food crisis - well before famine warnings were  raised by  other actors. SHF complemented  this early  funding  with  substantial  NGO  support.  With subsequent Underfunded Emergency (UFE) and Rapid Response (RR) allocations, Sudan became the largest CERF  recipient  globally  in  2024. While  humanitarian needs  continue  to  escalate,  funding  from CERF  and SHF  has  been  critical  in  delivering  life-saving  aid. Through USD 382.7 m in allocations, CERF and SHF have  provided  urgent  health  assistance,  sexual and reproductive  services,  nutrition,  shelter,  water,  and protection support to over 7.7 m people across Sudan.