Sudan’s Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC), led by Commissioner Salwa Adam Benya, received 25 tons of humanitarian assistance from Italy today at Port Sudan Airport. The shipment, consisting of essential food supplies, is the first of several aid deliveries planned for vulnerable populations across the country.
The reception ceremony was attended by Italian Ambassador Michele Tomasi, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and members of the National Humanitarian Emergency Committee.
Commissioner Benya expressed Sudan’s gratitude to the Italian government and people, emphasizing that the aid will be distributed to the most vulnerable and displaced communities in coordination with partners.
Ambassador Tomasi launched the “Italy for Sudan” initiative with the shipment, which initially targets 2,500 schoolchildren in the Port Sudan area. Further deliveries by sea are planned over the coming year to assist up to 20,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) nationwide. He highlighted Italy’s long-standing commitment to Sudan through humanitarian and development support.