Urgent Appeal 1,000+ days of war. 33.7 million people — two-thirds of Sudan's population — need humanitarian aid. 13.6 million displaced. The Rooms are still there (UN figures, January 2026).
Decolonizing the Humanitarian Aid

Mutual Aid, Good Local Governance & Solidarity Economy.

Emergency Response Rooms — a volunteer-led mutual aid network operating across Sudan, since April 2023.

About Us

The Story of the Emergency Response Rooms

In April 2023, when fighting erupted in Khartoum and spread rapidly across Sudan, hospitals shut down and millions of families were displaced — and communities did not wait for organisations to arrive, they organised themselves. The Emergency Response Rooms grew from resistance and neighbourhood committees, led by decentralized local volunteers, to handle local purchasing of essential supplies, maintain water pumps and generators, provide primary healthcare, and carry out safe evacuations — before any formal relief agency reached them. Today the network operates across 18 states and 96 localities, recognised by UNOCHA, UNICEF, and international donors as a central partner in the humanitarian response.

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Accountability — full transparent documentation of every expenditure

Participation — decisions made by the community from within

Transparency — open reports and public data

Equality — serving everyone without discrimination

Our Programs

Emergency services we deliver

All programs

Communal Kitchens

Free daily meals in the hardest-hit neighbourhoods — no barriers, no conditions.

Healthcare

Field clinics, first aid, and referrals for critical cases.

Evacuation

Securing transport to help civilians safely exit active conflict zones.

GBV Response

Support for survivors of gender-based violence in conflict areas.

Water & Sanitation (WASH)

Distributing clean water, maintaining water points, and providing hygiene supplies.

On the Ground

Latest Updates

Live reports from the Rooms on the ground

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Live Map

Where the Rooms Work

Explore a live, interactive map of room locations and activity across Sudan.

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Podcast

Field stories and voices from the Rooms

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Recognised by

Echoes of Solidarity

The latest issues of our periodic newsletter

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Every donation reaches the Rooms directly on the ground

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