Sudan: Host Families Are Sheltering Millions of Sudanese – but We Need More Support

Kassala, Sudan — ‘I definitely cannot meet all of my guests’ needs.’

When I was growing up, my father had a building in our house that was just for guests. It taught me something valuable: that it is very normal for Sudanese people to host, feed, and support others; that solidarity is a central part of our cultural heritage.

Many years later, my country is at war and I am now a host. From a humble house in the eastern town of Kassala, I am supporting 12 displaced people, all of them family…