Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan Honored for Sudanese-led Response
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- In recognition of their critical leadership in providing essential services to millions of people affected by Sudan's largest humanitarian crisis, community-based groups have been honored with the Clinton Global Citizen Award. The groups, which have been providing food, education, and other vital assistance to more than 20 million people since the beginning of Sudan's civil war three years ago, were presented with the award at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2026 Annual Meeting in New York.
The Clinton Global Citizen Award, presented by President Bill Clinton, highlighted the impact of thousands of Sudanese community responders who have remained on the frontlines despite immense challenges. Since the civil war began in April 2023, millions of people have lost their lives and millions more have been forced from their homes. More than 20 million people face acute hunger, with 200,000 people experiencing famine. Despite threats to their safety and personal well-being, neighborhood committees, women-led teams, youth organizers, and other mutual aid groups have been delivering life-saving assistance.
The Clinton Global Citizen Award was presented to Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan, an international coalition that has helped channel more than $16 million to support these efforts. Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan, coordinated by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), has also been recognized for its support of local responders in Sudan. The coalition, led by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, has expanded life-saving services, met urgent needs, and built the foundations for recovery in communities affected by conflict and famine.
Since the civil war began in April 2023, millions of people have lost their lives and millions more have been forced from their homes. More than 20 million people face acute hunger, with 200,000 people experiencing famine. Despite threats to safety and personal well-being, neighborhood committees, women-led teams, youth organizers, and other mutual aid groups have been delivering life-saving assistance. Over the past two years, the coalition has supported community kitchens, mental health support, education programs, health systems, clean water and electricity projects, and other locally led efforts addressing immediate and long-term needs.
At this year's CGI annual conference, coalition members announced a new commitment to mobilizing an additional $5 million in flexible funding by the end of 2027 to boost Sudanese-led response and recovery efforts.
Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan, an international coalition that has helped channel more than $16 million to support these efforts, was also recognized during the award presentation for its support of local responders in Sudan. The coalition, led by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), has helped expand life-saving services, meet urgent needs, and build the foundations for recovery in communities affected by conflict and famine.
Since the beginning of Sudan's civil war more than three years ago, community-based groups have been providing food, education, and other essential services to more than 20 million people affected by the world's largest humanitarian crisis. These groups were honored for their critical leadership with the Clinton Global Citizen Award, presented by President Bill Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2026 Annual Meeting in New York yesterday.
The Clinton Global Citizen Award, presented by President Bill Clinton, highlighted the impact of thousands of Sudanese community responders who have remained on the frontlines despite immense challenges. Since the civil war began in April 2023, millions of people have lost their lives and millions more have been forced from their homes. More than 20 million people face acute hunger, with 200,000 people experiencing famine. Despite threats to their safety and personal well-being, neighborhood committees, women-led teams, youth organizers, and other mutual aid groups have been delivering life-saving assistance.