"The Sudan ERRs are a network of thousands of volunteers within the country who have responded by providing food, shelter, medical and psychological support, and education to the Sudanese affected by the war. The volunteers include health workers, teachers, farmers and engineers. Local organizers within needy communities help coordinate the logistics of getting the assistance where it needs to go. The "rooms" refer to the online group chats where the program was initially formulated."
"The group receives its funding from a variety of sources, including private donors large and small, the British and Dutch governments, the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, international NGO's, and private foundations. During this season of humanitarian prizes, NPR reached out to Amasi, a student at National Ribat University and a volunteer with the Sudan ERRs. The group requested we not use her full name because its members have been targeted by belligerents from both sides of the war."
Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs) in Sudan were nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize and received the Rafto Prize and the Right Livelihood Award. "Beyond saving lives, ERRs nurture a culture of compassion and solidarity that lays the foundation for Sudan's future civil society and democratic renewal." The ERRs are a network of thousands of volunteers providing food, shelter, medical and psychological support, and education to people affected by the war that began in April 2023. Volunteers include health workers, teachers, farmers and engineers. Local organizers coordinate logistics, and the "rooms" originated as online group chats. Funding comes from private donors, governments, the Sudan Humanitarian Fund, international NGOs and foundations. A student volunteer requested partial anonymity because members have been targeted by belligerents.
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