Am Salama fondly reminisces about the life she and her family led before the war struck. 

Earlier in 2023, a political crisis unfolded in Sudan, and tensions flared, triggering a widespread exodus of people toward South Sudan and neighbouring countries. Many families were forced to abandon their once-thriving lives in pursuit of safety.

At 35 years old, Am Salama and her husband were thriving as farmers who also owned a small restaurant in Fudain, East Darfur. In their bustling town, the restaurant generated enough income to support their six children.

However, when the war erupted, their lives took a drastic turn.

Fearing for the safety of herself and her children, Am Salama made the difficult decision to flee to South Sudan. Her husband had to remain behind to care for his blind mother, resulting in the separation of the entire family.

The journey to safety was full of challenges for Am Salama. Along the way, she was robbed of the little money and clothing she had managed to take during their escape. Additionally, she encountered numerous hardships, including frequent illness, making the already strenuous journey even more overwhelming.

Am Salama and her children found safety at the Wedwil Refugee Camp, where the family received food assistance, provided by Canadian Foodgrains Bank members, with support from PWS&D. She shares that her family wouldn’t have survived without the food assistance.

In addition to food assistance, shelter, education, and health care, there remain pressing needs in the camps. Your support is ensuring that the many people who call the camps home will be able to access these essential resources.

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