Norway is providing NOK 25 million in emergency humanitarian aid to those affected by hunger in South Sudan, and NOK 15 million to Haiti. The total amounts to $3,89 million.
The influx of over one million refugees from Sudan due to the conflict there, combined with a resurgence of internal conflict in South Sudan, has made the situation critical in parts of the country. The extremely dire humanitarian situation in South Sudan is the result of a politically driven crisis.
“The situation in South Sudan is very serious. Over half the population is affected by hunger and food insecurity. As many as 83,000 people are now living in famine-like conditions”, says Minister of International Development Åsmund.
According to the Norwegian government, the situation is further worsened by South Sudanese authorities obstructing effective delivery of humanitarian aid by imposing restrictions that violate humanitarian principles.
Photo: UN in South-Sudan
People starving
It is alarming that so many are already starving at the start of the rainy season. In previous years, conditions have worsened as the rains led to severe flooding, which in turn affected crops and food availability. At the same time, many countries are contributing less to humanitarian support than before. Norwegian humanitarian aid continues to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect people in crisis.
As of 9 July, Norway’s total humanitarian aid to South Sudan for 2025 amounts to NOK 147.7 million. About half is channeled through the UN system and the Red Cross movement (IOM, ICRC, the UN’s humanitarian country-based pooled fund, and WFP). The other half is allocated to Norwegian humanitarian organisations active in South Sudan: the Norwegian Refugee Council, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian People’s Aid, and Caritas.
Significant increase in needs in Haiti
In addition to the funding for South Sudan, support has also been allocated to Haiti. NOK 15 million is being granted to WFP in response to the growing number of people facing famine and the severe food crisis in the country.
‘The political violence and unrest in Haiti are causing humanitarian needs to increase significantly’, said Aukrust.
As of July this year, Norway’s total planned humanitarian aid to Haiti amounts to NOK 23 million, distributed between WFP and the Norwegian Red Cross.
