Canada pledges more than $120 million to address humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Global Affairs Canada announced more than $120 million in new funding on April 15, 2026, at the International Sudan Conference in Berlin, Germany, to support people in Sudan and neighbouring countries affected by the ongoing conflict, according to a press release by Global Affairs Canada. The announcement was made by the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development). Canada cited grave concern over the worsening situation driven by a civil war that began three years ago.

The conflict in Sudan has produced what the source describes as the largest human displacement crisis in the world, with more than 13 million people forcibly displaced, more than 21 million facing acute hunger, and more than 33 million in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Famine conditions have persisted since August 2024, when famine was declared by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. The crisis has also caused the longest nationwide school closures globally, widespread sexual violence, war crimes, and the collapse of basic services.

Of the total funding, more than $94 million is earmarked for humanitarian assistance in 2026, to be delivered through experienced partners providing emergency food, nutrition, health care, protection, shelter, water, and sanitation to people in Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad. An additional $25 million in development assistance includes $18 million to Save the Children Canada to deliver safe, quality education for more than 60,000 children and help protect them from violence, exploitation, and trauma. A further $7 million goes to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) to expand sexual and gender-based violence prevention and response services, including in Darfur and Kordofan.

Canada is also providing $1.25 million to expand peace and stabilization efforts, including civilian-led initiatives. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand stated:

“Today’s announcement of more than $120 million underscores Canada’s commitment to the people of Sudan and the region in the face of an escalating humanitarian crisis. Humanitarian assistance must reach those in need—safely, rapidly and without obstruction. Canada calls on all parties to end the violence and commit to a ceasefire.”

The Berlin conference was co-hosted by Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the United States of America, the European Union, and the African Union.

In 2025, Canada announced over $107 million in assistance for Sudan and was the sixth-largest humanitarian donor that year. Canada stated its commitment to working with partners to ensure rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access, the protection of civilians, and a permanent ceasefire. The new funding aligns with Canada’s Africa Strategy and its foreign policy commitment to uphold international humanitarian law and international human rights law.