UN Volunteers in Egypt support the emergency response to the war in Sudan
Following the outbreak of the armed conflict in Sudan on 15 April 2023, the impact of the resulting humanitarian crisis and refugee crisis rippled to neighboring countries. As of 31 July 2023, it is estimated that 272,000 Sudanese people and 7,230 from other nationalities have crossed into Egypt. The UN is working to address the needs of those who were forced to flee as well as the hosting communities. From facilitating safe returns to home countries and ensuring access to healthcare services, to raising awareness through effective communication, UN Volunteers in Egypt are making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected.
Facilitating safe returns with IOM
Toema Ibrahim (Egypt, 24) is a UN Volunteer Migrant Protection Assistant with the International Office for Migration (IOM) in Cairo. In his work, he is facilitating the safe return of individuals from diverse nationalities to their countries of origin, and he has worked actively on IOM’s Sudan response assisting people to their countries of origin.