On December 1, 2025, Malam Darfur Peace and Development (MDPD) delivered its first food aid convoy to Al Fasher, marking the beginning of its humanitarian response to the urgent appeals of those who remained in the city despite extremely difficult circumstances. By May 31, 2026, this humanitarian intervention had completed six uninterrupted months of service.
Over this period, the response evolved significantly in line with the steady increase in the city’s population, which grew from approximately 17,000 people to nearly 200,000 over the past six months. To meet these rapidly growing humanitarian needs, MDPD established two community kitchens providing daily meals to more than 7,000 people, while also operating a weekly food convoy delivering food baskets to 1,200 families.
Beyond the critical role this intervention has played in saving lives in Al Fasher, the impact of MDPD’s work over the past six months has also strengthened engagement with local communities in meaningful ways. One of the most encouraging outcomes has been the revival of volunteerism, with nearly 40 volunteers from among the beneficiaries actively supporting the delivery of assistance to those in need. At the same time, MDPD receives daily feedback from community members on how to improve and expand support to include other essential areas such as livelihoods, education, and health services.
On May 31, 2026, marking the sixth month of MDPD’s humanitarian response in Al Fasher, the Abu Shouk Community Kitchen provided daily meals to more than 5,000 people, while the mobile community kitchen served more than 2,000 people in Thawra North neighborhood, in addition to residents from nearby communities.
