Sudan: DNHR Provides Psychosocial Support for War-Affected Children in Wedweil Refugee Camp.

What the report says

The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) said its South Sudan branch held a workshop at Wedweil Refugee Camp on 10 September focused on supporting children affected by war. According to the AllAfrica-distributed report, the session was part of DNHR’s broader programme for children impacted by the conflict in Sudan.

Twenty children, ages 9 to 12, took part in the activity. DNHR said facilitators introduced psychosocial support in a setting designed to feel safe and non-pressured, allowing the children to speak about their experiences at their own pace. The organization reported that some of the participants described severe wartime exposure, including seeing killings and human remains, underscoring the emotional strain such experiences can cause.

The workshop also used drawing and other creative exercises to help the children communicate feelings that may be difficult to express in words. DNHR said the activities were intended to build confidence, develop skills and give children a way to process memories linked to conflict.

More broadly, the report highlights the role of psychosocial care in refugee settings for children who have lived through war. The event reflects ongoing humanitarian needs tied to Sudan’s conflict and the challenges faced by displaced families and children in neighboring countries.