Ireland has announced an additional €3 million in humanitarian funding for Sudan, bringing its total support for 2025 to €14.3 million. The announcement was made by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris TD, alongside Minister of State for International Development Neale Richmond TD, during UN High Level Week in New York.
Sudan is currently facing the world’s most severe humanitarian emergency, with over 12 million people forcibly displaced and nearly nine million at risk of famine. The funding will be directed toward UN agencies working on the ground to deliver life-saving assistance.
Of the €3 million, €1.5 million will go to the Sudan Humanitarian Fund managed by UN OCHA, supporting protection, nutrition, and health services. The remaining €1.5 million will be allocated to UNHCR to provide water, sanitation, and shelter for displaced populations in Sudan and neighbouring countries.
Tánaiste Harris called for intensified international pressure to end the conflict, stating, “Almost twice the population of Ireland face the immediate prospect of famine. The suffering must end.” Minister Richmond highlighted the scale of displacement and the prevalence of sexual and gender-based violence, stressing Ireland’s commitment to civilian protection and advocacy.
Both ministers are participating in key UNGA events and engaging with the Irish diaspora in New York, reinforcing Ireland’s global humanitarian role amid shrinking international aid budgets.
