Our Origin
Built on lived experience, not distance.
Give Hope to Darfur was founded in the aftermath of the 2002–2003 Darfur genocide by Nasma Abdulkhalik, a survivor who escaped the violence and resolved to keep supporting the communities left behind.
Drawing on lived experience of displacement and deep community trust, Abdulkhalik built the relationships that allow the organization to reach populations across six operational zones in Darfur, plus communities in Eastern Chad and North Kordofan — many of which remain difficult for international agencies to access.
Read the Full Story →Our Work
Six program areas, one community-led approach
Every project is shaped with the communities we serve, responding to locally identified priorities and real humanitarian needs. Our work spans emergency relief, education, protection and livelihoods, food security, health and disability support, and community infrastructure. Explore our programs, project locations, partners, beneficiaries, and measurable results.
2026 Field Work
Authentic moments from this year’s field responses — with the verified spending behind each one.
Tawila, North Darfur
Tawila — NFI & Blanket Distribution
Blankets, buckets, and household essentials organized for distribution to displaced families in Tawila’s refugee camps.
Kassab Camp, Darfur
Kassab Camp — Food Distribution
Food distribution for displaced families in Kassab Camp.
Eastern Chad
Eastern Chad — Touloum & Iridimi Food Distribution
Food assistance for refugee families in Touloum and Iridimi camps through a collaborative humanitarian response with partner organizations.
Partner-Supported Collaborative ResponseField Stories — Watch Our Work
Short videos from the field. Videos load only when you press play.
Field video
Mobile Kitchen
A look at our mobile kitchen at work.
Field video
Tailoring Training
Hands-on tailoring training for women.
Field video
NFI Beneficiaries
Families receiving non-food items (NFI).
Our Six Program Areas
Emergency Relief
Food, essential household items, blankets, sleeping materials, jerrycans, and other emergency assistance for displaced and vulnerable families.
Women, Protection & Livelihoods
Safe spaces, psychosocial support, tailoring, soap production, vocational skills, and income-generating activities that strengthen dignity and self-reliance.
Education & Children
School support, learning materials, child-friendly spaces, school rehabilitation, and initiatives that help children continue learning during crisis.
Food Security & Agriculture
Vegetable cultivation, groundnuts, sesame, rice, and community agriculture initiatives that strengthen household food security and livelihoods.
Health & Disability Support
Community health support, mobility assistance, disability inclusion, and targeted assistance for vulnerable individuals and families.
Community Infrastructure
Schools, water-related projects, community buildings, and other locally identified infrastructure priorities.
Projects Seeking Funding
Projects we are seeking funding for
For donors, foundations, institutional partners and grantmakers: three proposed projects that Give Hope to Darfur is currently seeking funding to develop. These are separate from our 2026 field work above.
Flagship Health ProjectRehabilitation of Nertiti Hospital & Establishment of a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Nertiti Hospital, West Jebel Marra Locality, Central Darfur State, Sudan
Give Hope to Darfur is seeking USD 500,000 to support the rehabilitation of Nertiti Hospital and establish a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, while strengthening reliable water and power systems needed for safe and continuous healthcare delivery.
Education & ProtectionSafe School & Football Academy for Refugee Children — Mégé Refugee Camp
Mégé Refugee Camp, Eastern Chad
Give Hope to Darfur is seeking USD 100,000 to develop a safer school and youth football program for refugee children in Mégé Refugee Camp, combining education, protection, play and opportunity.
Water & SanitationTawila Clean Water Project
Tawila, Darfur, Sudan
Give Hope to Darfur is seeking USD 100,000 to improve access to safe and reliable water in Tawila through durable community water infrastructure.
Combined funding goals for these three proposed projectsThese are funding goals, not funds already secured.
Our Approach
Dignity, not pity.
Our programs are built around the belief that people affected by crisis deserve tools and opportunity — not charity that ends at the handout. That shapes how we design every project, from emergency relief to long-term livelihoods work.
Dignity
Empowerment
Hope
Community
Where We Work
Darfur, Sudan & Eastern Chad
Community-led response across two regions, delivered directly by teams with standing local access.
Darfur, Sudan
- •Tawila
- •Kassab
- •Zalingei
- •Kalma Camp
- •Jebel Marra
Eastern Chad
- •Adré
- •Metché Camp
- •Ardimi Camp
- •Teloum Camp
- •Goz Amer
- •Goz Beida
- •Alacha Camp
- •Abou Tengui Camp
- •Arkoum Camp
- •Goudrane Camp
- •Ourang Camp
- •Diki Camp
- •Sila Integration Settlements
Interactive Map
Explore our locations
Click a marker to see the location name and region. Zoom and pan to explore Darfur and Eastern Chad.
Map locations are approximate and are intended to show the general areas where Give Hope to Darfur has active projects and where its partners have supported or coordinated humanitarian activities.
Local & International Partners
Working Together for Greater Impact
Leadership & Team
The people behind the work
A small, survivor-led team coordinating programs, partnerships, and operations across every region we serve.
Nasma Abdulkhalik
Ursula Theresa
Samar Ahmed
Nusiba
Tisier Mohammed
Sulwan Ahmed
Amir Ahmed
Current Emergency
El Fasher Emergency Relief Fund
The El Fasher Emergency Relief Fund supports urgent assistance for affected and displaced families, helping provide essential food, water, shelter, and other life-saving needs through Give Hope to Darfur’s field response and local partners.