Sudanese Pastors Trained to Respond to Growing Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan is facing its worst humanitarian disaster in decades, with more than half of Sudan’s 48 million people facing food crises as civil war rages.

In addition, aid experts say that 755,000 Sudanese are on the brink of starvation. At least 14 areas in the country are on the brink of famine, including parts of the capital Khartoum.

While aid is struggling to enter the country, THIMAR-LSESD equips Sudanese pastors to provide physical aid with spiritual support, all through their Middle East Revive and Thrive program.

Hunter Williamson, Communications Coordinator at THIMAR-LSESD, says: “In December, Middle East Revive and Thrive hosted a basic training in emergency response in Ethiopia. About a dozen Sudanese pastors attended the training.

“They learned how to provide support based on community needs and how to respond to humanitarian situations. The training gave them practical advice, skills and ideas for emergency response programs that they can implement now or in the near future.”

THIMAR-LSESD asks people to pray for Sudanese churches that reach people in crisis situations with God’s love and help.

“When you have churches that are giving out food and other central items, it brings people to church. Some of them come to church services. They get one-on-one help,” Williamson said.

“They see the church as a place of hope. First they receive support to meet their physical needs, and then they hear a true message of hope that meets their spiritual needs.”

Here you can learn more about Middle East Revive and Thrive with THIMAR-LSESD!

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This story originally appeared on Mission Network News and is republished here with permission.