Fereiny Calls for Coordination with Organizations to Support War-Affected Families
On Wednesday, the Director-General of the Ministry of Social Development in Khartoum State, Sediq Hassan Fereiny, met with the Programs Director and Projects Coordinator of the ADRA organization at his office at the ministry’s headquarters. The meeting was attended by the Director of the Partnerships Department and the Director of the Small Industries and Enterprises Development Authority.
During the meeting, Fereiny stressed that the state is at a critical juncture where rapid changes are occurring, requiring significant interventions—especially in microfinance for families affected by the war and the provision of livelihood resources that support dignified income generation.
Fereiny pointed to the systematic targeting of Sudanese society by the terrorist Al-Dagalo militia, particularly affecting children, women, and vulnerable families who have lost everything and faced all forms of violence.
He highlighted the major challenges requiring an intervention based on a methodology grounded in facts on the ground, especially in recently liberated areas that need real support—starting with food and medicine as priorities, followed by psychological support. This comes after fierce battles in which the armed forces and other supporting regular forces performed admirably, resulting in the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces from Khartoum. However, the impact remains, with casualties including martyrs, the wounded, and the disabled.
Fereiny also referred to the successful microfinance experience provided by the Social Development Corporation, particularly in funding projects for economically active individuals. He also acknowledged the projects of the Small Industries and Enterprises Development Authority. After hearing ADRA’s programs and projects, he was introduced to the organization’s humanitarian activities, including food security, emergency response, education and training, and the cash assistance program targeting poor and dignified families.
