Sudan
Sudan is a country in North Africa and is considered to be a part of the middle east. It is bordered by Egypt and the Red sea. The people of sudan have suffered a long history of poverty and war. Sudan is a very hot and dry country and is a desert. Sudan has been at war with itself for more than three quarters of its existence. This conflict is made by the cultural and religious sides that characterize the country. 450,000 people have been murdered, 2.5 million are hungry, and 4.5 are displaced. It is a crisis that is complicated, multi faceted, and complex.
Some organisations that are helping Sudan are:
- http://www.savedarfur.org/
- http://www.wfp.org
- http://www.dec.org.uk
- http://www.oxfam.org.uk
- http://www.islamic-relief.com
Providing shelter, clean water and sanitation as well as food to refugees. Having small children vaccinated against disease, providing basic needs eg food, blankets and providing educational services, shelter material, mosquito nets, blankets, kitchen utensils, and the distribution of seeds and tools to the people of Sudan.
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