IOM warns Sudan aid network may collapse within weeks without new funding

September 15, 2026 at 12:51 AM2 min

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The International Organization for Migration warns Sudan's humanitarian aid network could collapse within weeks without new funding. Shelter and relief supplies are expected to be depleted by the end of the month. The warning comes as fighting, heavy rains, and displacement continue to strain resources.

Key Facts

IOM says shelter and aid relief supplies are expected to be depleted by the end of the month without immediate donor support.
The IOM network has supplied aid to 2.8 million people since July 2023 through nearly 100 national and international NGOs.
The cost of keeping the IOM system running for a year to support 305,000 people is $15 million, and $42 million would be required to return to 2024 aid levels.
World Food Programme funding for Sudan has dropped by about half this year, from $645 million in 2024 to $206 million so far in 2026.
8.6 million people remain internally displaced in Sudan, with ongoing violence, floods, and heavy rains continuing to damage shelters.

Funding Shortfall

IOM Director General Amy Pope said the entire humanitarian system could collapse within weeks without immediate action. The operational capacity of warehouses that keep the Common Humanitarian Pipeline functioning can only be sustained until the end of the year. World Food Programme Executive Director Carl Skau said access used to be the largest obstacle, but now the agency has a presence it cannot fully utilize due to lack of funding. Last year WFP received $645 million in funds, but so far this year funding is only at $206 million.

Displacement and Needs

The war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that erupted in April 2023 has killed more than 200,000 people, aid workers estimate. Ongoing violence, floods, and heavy rains continue to damage shelters and force people to move, according to IOM. IOM's reach has been shrinking due to falling funds, even as needs remain at an all-time high.