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28,000 Sudanese have fled their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs and are now living in makeshift encampments.

Having fled their homes when violence descended upon Abyei, Sudan, people now find themselves in another life and death struggle as they try to survive in makeshift encampments near the neighboring towns of Turalei, Mayen Abun, and Wunrok.

So far, we’ve identified at least 2,500 families who are in critical need of help right now – that’s 28,000 people!

When violence erupted in Abyei as armed forces from the north clashed with forces from the south, families had only moments to escape. Most fled with just the clothes on their backs and whatever meager possessions they could carry.

Right now, the families are encamped near the neighboring towns of Turalei, Mayen Abun, and Wunrok.

Escaping the violence is no guarantee of survival in the weeks to come. Right now, in fact, their survival is very much in question.

Reports from the encampments are heartbreaking. One individual, having just witnessed the conditions families are living in, sent me an urgent email stating that the “humanitarian crisis is profound”, and that with each passing day the situation becomes even more critical for the families of Abyei who have lost everything.

While some emergency aid, such as water and emergency food rations, has been provided, we still need to do more in order to ensure the survival of these families.

An emergency gift of $55 will help ensure that a family is able to survive.

In addition to the help they have already received, the family you help today will receive shelter, blankets, sleeping mats, mosquito netting, basic household items, and soap that will help prevent the spread of disease.

DONATE TODAY and save lives!