William Carter

It’s been months since substantive #food aid reached Zamzam camp in North #Darfur, despite a #famine declaration weeks ago. But yesterday distributions of food parcels finally started there, enough to help 3000 families at least. It’s a start. A small, but symbolic one. One that staves off death for a few people for just a bit longer. Whats more is that it was made possible with national suppliers via Port #Sudan, a local partner, and regional authorities, and our NRC team. It came together in less than two weeks, to bring some relief to a difficult area that many describe has hard-to-#access. No big negotiations, complex convoy coordination (although did cross front lines), or massive imports. #Humanitarian aid is very necessary, and very possible, as long as all angles are considered and all capacities are connected. — I want to recognise the rapid and bold efforts of people and teams at: WTHO (the local organisation), AIGT (the national supplier), Darfur Regional Governor’s office (notably Mr Abdelbagi), and the North Darfur Humanitarian Aid Commission (especially Dr Abbas), and of course members of our team involved. Collective humanitarian spirit between all teams has made this humble and hopeful outcome possible. We hope very much to repeat and increase the action, though this depends on donor funding being sourced. — Also a statement from authorities here:

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