Sudan peace agreement gives new hope

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From The Hunger Site:

Africa's longest running civil war came to an end after two decades of fighting when on January 9, 2005, the southern rebels and the Sudanese government signed a peace agreement. The devastating 21-year-old conflict caused the deaths of two million and displaced millions more from their homes.

Over the past year, the violence has increased leaving a path of destruction in its wake. During the crisis, the United Nations estimated that 49% of displaced Sudanese suffered from lack of food, 88% from lack of shelter, 67% lacked adequate water, and 93% lacked adequate sanitation. Although the agreement means many civilians can now return to their homes, these hardships will not disappear overnight.

Mercy Corps is working in Sudan to help those displaced by the conflict. In addition to providing food and shelter, aid workers continue to focus on preventing disease by improving sanitation conditions, and creating educational opportunities for the thousands of children affected by the crisis. You can support Mercy Corps' efforts in Sudan and help bring hope to families with no place else to turn.