Washington Conference on Sudan Pledges $1.5 Billion in Aid
New York – Sudanhorizon
The U.S. Department of State said on Thursday that the scale and severity of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan require an urgent and sustained response, as well as action by the international community to contain it.
In a statement, Thomas Pigott, Deputy Spokesperson of the Department, said that the United States hosted an event on Tuesday with its allies and partners, during which pledges for new assistance totaling $1.5 billion were raised.
He noted that the United States continues to lead international efforts to intensify action, secure access for aid to the most affected populations and areas, and ensure burden-sharing among members of the international community.
The statement added that the United States invited more than 20 donor entities to the Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace, where Washington announced $200 million in additional support through the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, alongside generous contributions from other donors.
Pigott said: “While we are proud of America’s unparalleled generosity, President Trump made clear that other countries must also shoulder a greater share of the burden of this life-saving work.”
The spokesperson said the United States commends the significant contributions made by regional and international partners to the Sudan Humanitarian Fund and its vital humanitarian activities, particularly Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Chad, the United Kingdom, Norway, and others.
He added: “Our commitment is part of the historic memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. Department of State in December 2025, pledging $2 billion to pooled funds managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).”
The spokesperson explained that, under the memorandum of understanding, OCHA in Sudan agreed to implement substantial reforms to make UN humanitarian work more impactful, efficient, and transparent to U.S. taxpayers.
The Sudan Humanitarian Fund is among the funds supported by the initial U.S. pledge and will enable OCHA to respond rapidly and flexibly to the most urgent humanitarian needs in Sudan.
The statement concluded: “We look forward to the April 15 meeting in Berlin and to more countries joining this important humanitarian effort.”
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