Denmark provides $2.3 million for humanitarian needs in Sudan
March 2, 2015 (KHARTOUM) – The government of Denmark has contributed $2.3 million to the Sudan Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) for 2015 following its contribution of $22.7 million since 2008 to help address growing humanitarian needs in Sudan.
The United Nations office of the resident and humanitarian coordinator in Sudan said, in a statement extended to Sudan Tribune, the Danish contribution comes at a critical time when funding for humanitarian action is scarce and humanitarian needs are growing.
The statement quoted the Danish minister for trade and development cooperation, Mogens Jensen, as saying the “humanitarian situation in Sudan remains extremely serious and is worsening in some areas”.
Jensen added that the continued unrest in parts of Darfur, Abyei, South Kordofan and Blue Nile still generates severe displacement of civilians, who will need assistance and protection.
Sudan has received more than 120,000 refugees fleeing from the ongoing violence in South Sudan.
He pointed that his decision to provide funding for the CHF reflects Denmark’s continued commitment to assist Sudanese civilians in need and provides the UN humanitarian coordinator with crucial flexible funding to respond to these needs.
Humanitarian partners in Sudan continue to ensure the continuity of cost-effective humanitarian interventions that have an impact on addressing the urgent needs of people in Sudan.
Funds contributed by Denmark will be disbursed in the 2015 CHF first allocation round for vital life-saving projects that provide health, nutrition and sanitation services in the areas affected by conflict.
Adnan Khan, the UN acting humanitarian coordinator said that Denmark’s timely contribution to CHF is greatly appreciated as it will help ensure that humanitarian assistance continues to reach the most vulnerable communities, pointing that CHF funds will be used to support top and high priority humanitarian interventions across Sudan.
The Sudan CHF is a multi-donor pooled fund that supports the timely allocation and disbursement of funds to Sudan’s most critical humanitarian needs. To date, it has received and granted over one billion dollars to aid organizations in Sudan.
Last year, the Sudan CHF received support from Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (UK).
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