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Sudan
Much of Sudan is a hot, dry place where nomads herd camels and
sheep. But further south it becomes lush with forest. The people
in Sudan are as varied as their environments, reflecting the country’s
rich history.
History – a brief summary of major
events in the country's past
Geography & Environment – a
look at Sudan's geographic location and important physical features
People & Society – examples
of popular Sudanese food and drink including macaroons.
Information about favourite music, sports, and arts and crafts such
as punching and stiching leather into bags and saddles for donkeys
and camels. The traditional tale of the
goat, the dog and the donkey.
Factfile – a collection of interesting
facts and figures
Oxfam in Sudan – a summary of Oxfam's
work and history in Sudan including:
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helping people to develop more secure livelihoods, mostly
by improving their farming methods, their
livestock, and their ability to set up small businesses
- working with communities and local governments to provide basic
services such as water, health
care, and education
Other resources – information about
the important work that Oxfam is doing in refugee camps in Sudan
and Chad including:
- Life as a refugee: Many families in Darfur have had to leave their homes and live in refugee camps. Find out what life is like for children living in one of these camps across the border in Chad.
- A photostory on The Life of a Latrine about the process that goes into building toilets for displaced people living in refugee camps
Introduction ||
History || Geography
& Environment
People & Society || Factfile
|| Oxfam in Sudan ||
Other resources
Photos: Toby Adams and Jenny Matthews/Oxfam
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