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Sudan
In the past 50 years, the Sudanese have lived through two protracted civil wars between the government and groups indigenous to southern Sudan. An estimated two million people were killed over the past two decades, and years of conflict decimated the infrastructure of southern Sudan. Sudan has more than two million internally displaced people, with another 500,000 refugees living in neighboring countries including Kenya and Chad.
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal Church of Sudan and its development arm, the Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SUDRA), to build the capacity of local dioceses in both northern and southern Sudan to respond to community needs. The organization has worked with SUDRA to implement leadership training programs and a strategic planning process and to construct community facilities, while creating income-generating projects to secure long-term support for each diocese.
Promoting Health and Fighting Disease
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Health centers in the Dioceses of Maridi and Malakal provide care and essential services for the community.
Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities
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A training center for women offers skills development in the Diocese of Yambio.
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Computer training courses for young people in Port Sudan teach skills needed for employment.
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In the Diocese of Ibba, a vocational education and training program provides opportunities for individuals to increase their income.
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An agricultural improvement project in Ezo helps farmers improve their produce.
Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply
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An agricultural training program uses tracts of diocesan-owned land to teach environmentally sustainable farming practices that increase crop production.
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Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the establishment of an agricultural office through the hiring and training of staff. The office provides training, planning, development and technical assistance in implementing projects.
