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The humanitarian crises in Darfur continues to be volatile, five years after the start of the conflict. Over 4 million people have been affected and, of these, 2 million have been displaced. For the 2.1 million children affected, including 630,000 under the age of 5, the conflict has often meant growing up in difficult conditions in refugee camps.

Fighting between rebel groups, security forces and the Janjaweed militia continues largely unrestrained. Entire villages have been wiped out and 400,000 people have been killed.

The situation remains volatile, making delivery of assistance to the most vulnerable more difficult. Despite the challenges, UNICEF has been working in the camps and villages of Darfur since 2003, delivering assistance for children. However, more work remains to be done.

Humanitarian assistance in Darfur has resulted in some progress in health and living conditions for many people but the broader humanitarian environment remains challenging, dangerous and potentially unsustainable.

Our achievements so far

In 2007, UNICEF supported the following activities in Darfur:

• mass polio immunisation campaigns across Sudan, which have reached 1.4 million children
• treating 35,000 malnourished children with therapeutic foods in 143 feeding centres
• providing safe water to 2 million people living in refugee camps
• structured play and recreation activities in a child friendly environment, benefitting over 147,000 children
• temporary and permanent school facilities, allowing 62 per cent of primary school age children to enrol (872,000 children)
• training 1,300 African Union peacekeepers on child rights and protection issues, along with training NGO staff and community leaders on the prevention of and response to violence against women and girls.