Stopping Sudan's famine: How Takaaya community kitchens offer a lifeline

Stopping Sudan's famine: How Takaaya community kitchens offer a lifeline

The war in Sudan has created the world's biggest hunger crisis. As the world looks away, local community kitchens - known as Takaaya - are saving lives. Run by volunteers, their efforts have been at the frontline of the fight against famine - but now many face closure due to lack of support. At the UN's 2026 Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW), Islamic Relief hosted a fascinating panel discussion featuring Taakaya volunteers, Sudanese diaspora groups, and humanitarian workers.