1) Bringing Shelter Expertise to Sudan

 With more than 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in refugee camps throughout Darfur, CHF works with new arrivals in IDP camps to provide full shelter packages.  Going beyond the mere provision of plastic sheeting and bamboo sticks, CHF uses locally available materials, including grass mats that are woven by beneficiary IDP women to help create economic opportunity locally.

 In South Sudan, CHF is providing shelter to the most vulnerable refugees returning from neighboring Uganda.  As in Darfur, CHF supports the local community not only by providing shelters, but by generating work opportunities through small grants to local construction groups who build traditional tukuls.

2) Food Security

Throughout Darfur and South Sudan, conflict has prevented millions of Sudanese from practicing their traditional
livelihoods.  As agriculture is the primary source of subsistence in Sudan, CHF assists local families in rebuilding their farms.  Often with the assistance of in-kind donations from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), CHF replaces lost seed stocks, tools and in some cases livestock to bring a degree of stability and self-sufficiency back to farming communities throughout the country. 

3. Income Generation

CHF also promotes income generation by supporting and promoting small business growth. Through the provision of
training and capital, women, youth, and Community Based Organizations (CBOs), across Sudan have been successful in turning CHF's initial investment into a small, revenue-generating operation.  To date, CHF has generated over 300,000 days of employment for women and youth across Darfur and South Sudan.

4. Strengthening Communities through HIV/AIDS and GBV Awareness-Raising and Education

Recognizing the need for awareness-raising activities in post-conflict South Sudan, CHF has been working to strengthen the capacity of local groups to educate communities on HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence (GBV).  With CHF support, local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) use entertaining songs, dances, dramas and information sessions to spread important messages on HIV prevention and the harmful effects of GBV on families and communities. CHF also intends to reach a larger target audience by developing radio programs on GBV themes,  which will be broadcast around parts of South Sudan.

Major Accomplishments

• 60,000 IDPs in Darfur have received shelter materials from CHF, with the assistance of hundreds of IDP mat weavers.
• 20,000 farmers have been trained in improved farming methods.
• 1,000 vulnerable returnees to South Sudan have had traditional huts built with the assistance of local community construction groups.
• 8,000 workers gained employment through quick start infrastructure projects in South Sudan.
• Generated 200,000 days of employment for hundreds of IDP women involved in mat weaving, fuel efficient stove production and handicrafts for CHF in Darfur.
• Over 3,000 men and women participated in HIV/AIDS information sessions.
• Over 2,000 community members attended GBV drama productions.