In the Arkoum 2 camp in Chad, refugees recall fleeing violence, finding refuge in Goungour, before settling there. Meanwhile, Sudanese refugee Samia shares the ongoing struggles faced by her community.

Samia says “They attacked us and burned our neighborhood”.

“When we first arrived, we had to bring water from the Al Wadi area. Now they have built fixed water points…thank God: water is now available.”

Initially reliant on distant water sources, they now benefit from fixed water points, a testament to UNHCR’s efforts to improve services. There is an urgent need for adequate water supply, as they fall short of international standards. Despite these hardships, UNHCR’s Sadaqah Jariyah programme strives to provide sustainable water access, offering hope for a better future.

Since the start of the armed conflict in Sudan in April 2023, over 8 million people have been displaced inside and outside Sudan. Among them are more than 6 million internally displaced people and over 1.47 million new arrivals in Sudan’s neighboring countries, namely South Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic. Sudan and neighboring countries were already hosting large refugee populations before this new emergency and require additional support to provide protection and critical life-saving assistance, including for those who have been secondarily displaced within Sudan. Urgent needs include water, food, shelter, health, and core relief items.

Currently, there are approximately 36,000 refugees in the camp, and we are falling short of international standards. While the standard is 20 liters per person per day, we are only able to provide 7 liters. UNHCR’s Sadaqah Jariyah programme is dedicated to addressing this gap by offering clean, sustainable water solutions. Despite these hardships, UNHCR’s Sadaqah Jariyah programme strives to provide sustainable water access, offering hope for a better future. With your support, we can ensure that water access remains uninterrupted for refugee and displaced families in Chad, making a lasting impact on their lives.

As crises escalate worldwide, access to clean water becomes increasingly vital. Yet, thousands of refugee families endure water shortages daily. Providing clean water is deemed among the most impactful charity.