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DOFDAHR Raises Cholera Awareness Through Community Theater in North Darfur

As part of its ongoing emergency health response efforts, the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR) conducted a cholera prevention awareness campaign in Tawila Locality, North Darfur State, featuring an engaging theatrical performance with participation from local artists. The activity was implemented with the support of IOM Sudan.  The campaign attracted more than 700 community members, including men, women, and children. It featured interactive discussions and drama performances that delivered key messages on hygiene practices, cholera prevention, and environmental cleanliness.  This initiative is part of the Emergency Assistance Project for IDPs and Host Communities, aiming to reduce the spread of cholera and promote public health in affected areas.

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DOFDAHR Launches Cholera Awareness Campaign in Nyala South

As part of ongoing emergency health response efforts, the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR) conducted a cholera prevention awareness campaign in Nyala South –West Radio area, with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Sudan. The campaign included discussions with 70 community members and school students, as well as household visits to 20 families to promote hygiene and preventive practices. This initiative is part of the Emergency Assistance Project for IDPs and Host Communities, aiming to reduce the spread of cholera and enhance public health

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Registers 500 Households in Nyala South Ahead of Hygiene Kit Distribution

As part of its emergency response efforts and continued commitment to supporting affected families, the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR), with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Sudan, has completed the registration of 500 households in Nyala South Locality, South Darfur State, in preparation for distributing hygiene kits containing essential personal care items. This initiative is implemented under the Emergency Assistance Project for IDPs and Host Communities, which aims to prevent the spread of cholera and promote improved hygiene and health practices among affected communities.

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dangers of conjunctival disease

The Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources seeks to educate the community about the dangers of diseases. Today, volunteers from the organization organized a session to raise awareness about the dangers of conjunctival disease at the Riyadh Mosque camp (Ansar al-Sunna Mosque) in El Fasher, accepting others inside the camp in this exceptional circumstance, and counting and registering needy families to carry out the food distribution activity with support from Norwegian. People’s Aid.

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Distribution of Shelter Materials and Mosquito Nets to the Most Needy Families in El Fasher, Supported by Norwegian People’s Aid.

Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources distributed today shelter materials and mosquito nets with the support of Norwegian People’s Aid in the shelter centers in El Fasher. The distribution included the Debaga Shelter Center, Thawra Primary School for Boys, Zat Al-Nitaqain School, and the Martyr Center, targeting 40 families from the most needy households. The distribution will continue in other centers.

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mosquito spraying campaign

As part of its programs in vector control and disease control and in preparation for the implementation of the project to distribute shelter materials and mosquito nets with support from the NPA the DOFDAHR implemented, through its volunteers, a mosquito spraying campaign at the tanning shelter center for displaced people, which houses 270 families. The volunteers provided enlightenment on protection from the dangers of eye infections that are now widespread and how to Prevent it and avoid shaking hands with the patient. The center suffers from a severe shortage of toilets.

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DOFDAHR Continues Mosquito Spraying Campaigns in El Fasher Shelter Centers

As part of its ongoing efforts to control disease vectors and in preparation for the distribution of plastic sheets and mosquito nets, volunteers from the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR) continued a mosquito spraying and control campaign at the Al-Thawra South Basic School for Boys Shelter Centre in El Fasher. The campaign aims to improve sanitary conditions in displacement centres and reduce the spread of vector-borne diseases, especially with the onset of the rainy season. DOFDAHR confirmed that spraying campaigns will continue in the coming days across other shelter centres to ensure a safer and healthier environment for displaced families.

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Awareness Session on the Prevention of Conjunctivitis at Al-Thawra South Shelter Center in El Fasher

 Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR) organized an awareness session at the Al-Thawra South Shelter Center in El Fasher to educate displaced families about conjunctivitis (eye inflammation) and effective prevention methods. The session included health messages and practical tips, such as avoiding shaking hands with infected individuals. Wash hands regularly with soap and water. This initiative is part of DOFDAHR’s ongoing health awareness campaign aimed at promoting preventive behaviours and disease control among internally displaced persons (IDPs) and affected communities

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DOFDAHR Distributes Hygiene Supplies to Girls at Umm Shajaira Displacement Shelter in El Fasher

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote health and dignity among displaced communities, the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR), with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), distributed 50 personal hygiene kits to girls residing at the displaced persons shelter at Umm Shajaira Basic School for Boys in El Fasher. The distribution activity was accompanied by an awareness session focused on personal hygiene and health practices, aiming to empower adolescent girls with essential knowledge to maintain their well-being and prevent hygiene-related illnesses. This initiative comes within the framework of DOFDAHR’s humanitarian response

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Distribution of clean water for drinking in North Darfur IDP camps and shelters

With support from Norwegian People’s Aid, Dofdahr distributed water to vulnerable people in North Darfur state. The activities implemented as follows: 1) 27.7.2024 – Distributed 9000 liters of pure drinking water in the IDPs shelter at Abu- Jarpoun center, 235 family benefited from it. 2) 28.7.2024 – Distributed 9000 liters of pure drinking water in the IDPs shelter at South Higher School for girls, 177 family benefited from it 3) 29.7.2024 – Distributed 9000 liters of pure drinking water in the IDPs shelter at Al- barary center, 257 family benefited from it 4) 30.7.2024 – Distributed 9000 liters of pure drinking water in the IDPs shelter at Shalla Prison  center, 150 family benefited from it 5) 31.7.2024 – Distributed 9000 liters of pure drinking water in the IDPs shelter at Abu- Jarpoun center, 180 family benefited from it.