Mehat and her children found refuge in the Andulu camp. csi
Mehat and her family were forced to flee their village in Darfur when it came under attack by armed groups who repeatedly looted cattle from farms. When the local youth fought back, the situation escalated.
A large retaliatory attack followed, burning the village to the ground and killing civilians—including Mehat’s husband and other relatives. In the chaos, families scattered in every direction.
The displaced families do not know whether the fighting has stopped. They have not returned to check; fear and uncertainty keep them away.
Now, their lives are defined by waiting: waiting for stability, waiting for help, and waiting for a chance to rebuild what was destroyed.
No food, money or prospects
It took Mehat and her three children five months to reach the reception camp on foot. Their long, difficult journey took them through different regions in search of safety. Finally, the displaced family arrived at their new location in January.
Once there, they faced new challenges.
“We often go to bed with empty stomachs. We sleep in the open and eat leaves from the trees,” says Mehat.
With no money and no resources, Mehat does not know what the future holds. For now, she simply remains where she is, depending on small contributions from others to feed herself and her children.
“I am praying that God hears my call for help,” says the widowed mother. “Please pray for me as well.”
Families like Mehat’s urgently need help. Together with local partners, Christian Solidarity International is distributing emergency aid packages containing food, medicine, and tarpaulins. Please stand up for Mehat and others in Sudan. Thank you for your support.
