Embodying the Values of Human Solidarity by Supporting the Brotherly Sudanese People through the Delivery of an Aid Shipment Provided by the State of Qatar and the Republic of Türkiye

Turkey – January 10, 2026

Through the partnership between the Qatar Fund for Development and the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the State of Qatar and the Republic of Türkiye have dispatched a humanitarian aid vessel carrying 2,428 metric tons of assistance to the sisterly Republic of Sudan.
The maritime shipment includes essential food supplies, clothing, and shelter materials, including tents and blankets, in addition to basic household items. The assistance aims to support the most vulnerable groups and displaced populations affected by the ongoing conflict, food insecurity, and restricted humanitarian access across Sudan.
The dispatch ceremony was attended by Mr. Attila Toros, Governor of Mersin of the Republic of Türkiye; Mr. Ali Hamza, Director of AFAD, Mr. Abdulaziz Al Hammadi, First Secretary at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of Türkiye; and a delegation from the Qatar Fund for Development headed by Mr. Yousef Al Mulla, Acting Manager of the Humanitarian Aid Department.
These efforts underscore the strength of the bilateral partnership between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Türkiye in delivering timely, coordinated, and life-saving humanitarian assistance, while reinforcing collective action to address urgent humanitarian needs through a principled and cooperative approach.
The Qatar Fund for Development continues its steadfast commitment to alleviating human suffering and supporting affected communities in times of crisis, while contributing to strengthening resilience, peace, and stability in crisis-affected regions.

• Geography Sudan
• Timeline 2026
• Sector Relief Aid