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The Pursuit of Peace
In one of the world's most troubled countries, Mercy Corps has worked to sustain Darfuris displaced by the conflict and strengthen the fragile peace between north and south in the places considered most critical to lasting tranquility.
Miguel Samper for Mercy Corps

Special Report: 
The Pursuit of Peace

Country: Sudan

Cementing a Fragile Peace ›

In one of the world's most troubled countries, Mercy Corps is sustaining Darfuris displaced by the conflict while strengthening the fragile peace between north and south in the places considered most critical to lasting tranquility.

Opening Doors in Abyei ›

Mercy Corps is helping build peace in Abyei by stimulating economic opportunities and supporting the delivery of basic services, opening the door for returnees like Theresa Whex to shape the region's future.

The Blacksmith of Aweng ›

Metal scraps from vehicle wrecks and abandoned wartime tanks are turning into agricultural tools by the sinewy hands of Marup Deng Deng, one of a dozen blacksmiths trained by Mercy Corps.

Growing Gardens in Dry Season ›

Mercy Corps is helping alleviate the Abyei area's food insecurity with ten demonstration gardens that also promote community cohesion.

Q&A: Richard Haselwood ›

Mercy Corps' top official in Sudan explains why we're there, the focus of our programs and how our work in the south and border areas impacts Darfur.

A Lodge 'Bigger Than The Hilton' ›

A traveler's lodge run by a Wunrok women's group is one of 15 female-owned enterprises in Twic County — others include restaurants and tea stalls — that Mercy Corps has supported with trainings and grants over the last two years.

Sudan Emergency:
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  • Donate $200 to provide a treadle pump to a farmer to improve irrigation and increase yields
  • Donate $24 to train an organizational leader to effectively deliver essential community services
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Sudan Emergency ›

Sudan Facts

  • Population: 40 million
  • Size: Largest in Africa by area, roughly equal to the United States east of the Mississippi River
  • Human Development Index rank: 146 (out of 179)
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 1985
  • Rank on the 2008 Failed States Index: 2
  • Recent history: Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed in 2005 ended 21-year civil war
  • Sources of friction: Unequal levels of development; cultural and religious differences; irregular distribution of resources, including oil revenues and grazing lands
  • Miles of paved road in southern Sudan: 10

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