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Raise Organization for Development and Humanitarian Aid (RDHA)

As we embark on our journey through 2025–2027, we stand before immense challenges and genuine opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of the communities we serve in Sudan. As a women-led organization, our commitment to fostering resilience, supporting the most vulnerable, and building a future of peace and social justice remains stronger and more steadfast than ever.

Since its founding and federal recognition, RDHA has proven its ability to adapt and respond to escalating needs under highly complex conditions. This strategic plan is not merely a document—it is a roadmap that reflects the dedication of our team and our robust partnerships with local communities, national actors, and international stakeholders.

We recognize the scale of humanitarian suffering caused by the ongoing conflict and the multiple crises confronting our nation. Thus, our priorities focus on delivering life-saving aid, enhancing protection for women and children, supporting livelihoods and early recovery, and consistently emphasizing the localization of humanitarian work and the empowerment of local actors.

Our organization’s strength lies in its dedicated staff and deep-rooted community networks. We will continue to invest in building the capacities of our team and partners, strengthening accountability mechanisms, and operating transparently to ensure support reaches those in need with maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

I call upon all our partners and stakeholders to renew their commitment to collaborative action. Together, we can confront challenges, heal wounds, and lay strong foundations for a better future for Sudan—a future where all people, especially women and girls, enjoy their full rights and live with dignity and security.

A Final Word

"We are not victims; we are heroines crafting hope from despair." — A woman from Bau village, Blue Nile

This unwavering resolve fuels our forward momentum. Together, we will write a new chapter in Sudan’s history—one where the banner of justice is raised, schools are built upon the ruins of war, and women’s voices shape every decision.

Abeer Abdelrahman Mohamed Ibrahim

Director General

September 2024

This strategic plan outlines the general direction for the Raise for Development and Humanitarian Aid (RDHA) for the period 2025–2027. Founded in 2019 and federally registered, RDHA has established a significant presence as a women-led organization in the states of Blue Nile, White Nile, Gezira, Sennar, Gedaref, and Red Sea.

The context in Sudan remains highly volatile, marked by ongoing conflict, large-scale displacement, acute humanitarian needs, and significant governance and stability challenges. This plan acknowledges these complex realities and positions RDHA to respond effectively and flexibly. It builds on the organization’s established strengths in community engagement, diverse thematic programming, logistics, management, localization, peacebuilding, and empowering women and marginalized groups.

The plan aims to guide RDHA in navigating upcoming challenges, maximizing its impact, enhancing organizational capacity, and meaningfully contributing to alleviating suffering while promoting resilience, social justice, and sustainable peace in the communities it serves— with a specific focus on the rights and needs of women and girls.

Amid Sudan’s intersecting crises (armed conflicts, economic collapse, climate disasters, and the breakdown of essential services), RDHA adopts a flexible strategic plan responsive to potential scenarios over 2025–2027. The plan centers on women’s empowerment as a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development and related Millennium Development Goals (e.g., poverty eradication, good health, quality education, and gender equality). It employs a rights-based, gender-responsive approach while strengthening local and international partnerships.

RDHA’s Vision

“To be the driving force toward a Sudan where women and girls realize their full potential, and the most vulnerable communities thrive in sustainable peace and social justice—equipped to confront climate and economic challenges through innovative, women-designed, and efficiently managed development and humanitarian initiatives.”

Key Components of the Vision

• Ultimate Goal:
  • A Sudan enjoying sustainable peace and social justice, where the rights of all are safeguarded.
  • Empowering women and girls to lead transformative change in their communities.
• Strategic Approach:
  • Innovative development and humanitarian programs addressing intersecting crises (climate, economic, social).
  • Initiatives designed through women-led leadership and active community participation.
• Target Audience: The most vulnerable communities in RDHA’s target states, particularly displaced populations, marginalized groups, and survivors of gender-based violence.
• Core Values:
  • Resilience: Building communities capable of adapting to shocks.
  • Innovation: Leveraging technology and smart solutions to maximize impact.

What Makes the Vision Distinctive?

• Women’s Leadership: Placing women at the heart of decision-making and project leadership.
• Environment-Development Nexus: Climate-smart projects that protect natural resources and provide sustainable livelihoods.
• Holistic Vision: Extending beyond emergency relief to build strong local institutions for long-term stability.

“We dream of a Sudan... where women’s aspirations are not buried under war’s rubble, but built on foundations of justice.” — RDHA

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RDHA’s Mission

“We work to build communities anchored in justice and dignity through emergency humanitarian response and sustainable development programs designed and led by women. Focusing on Sudan’s most fragile states, we integrate a gender lens at every step to ensure services reach marginalized groups and strengthen their resilience to overlapping crises (conflict, climate, poverty). We commit to smart partnerships, transparency, and innovation to achieve life-changing impact and restore hope.”

Key Components of the Mission

• Goal: Building just and resilient communities.
• Approach:
  • Emergency humanitarian response + sustainable development.
  • Women-led program design with active community participation.
• Geographic Focus: Sudan’s most fragile states.
• Core Values: Gender justice, Transparency and innovation.
• Targeted Challenges: Conflicts, climate change, poverty.

“Women lead... communities partner... justice prevails.” — RDHA

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Core Values

• Women’s Empowerment and Gender Justice:
  • Commitment: Empowering women and girls is the cornerstone of sustainable development.
  • Application: Gender lens in all programs and promoting women as leaders and decision-makers.
• Community Participation:
  • Commitment: Local communities are best positioned to identify priorities and solutions.
  • Application: Engage communities in design and implementation, prioritizing marginalized voices.
• Integrity and Transparency:
  • Commitment: Uphold the highest standards of accountability.
  • Application: Publish financial reports and use digital tools for tracking and impact assessment.
• Resilience and Innovation:
  • Commitment: Adapt rapidly to evolving challenges.
  • Application: Use technology to enhance service delivery in remote areas.
• Social Justice and Human Rights:
  • Commitment: Advocate for just societies and respect for rights.
  • Application: Address root causes of marginalization and support transitional justice.
• Partnership and Collaboration:
  • Commitment: Build strong alliances to address complex challenges.
  • Application: Partner with governments, NGOs, and civil society for greater impact.
• Environmental Sustainability:
  • Commitment: Protect natural resources for future generations.
  • Application: Implement climate-smart agriculture and environmental awareness programs.
• Cultural Respect:
  • Commitment: Respect Sudan’s cultural diversity and context.
  • Application: Design programs aligned with local customs, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions.

“Our values are not slogans... but a roadmap to building a Sudan of dignity and justice.” — RDHA

1. Empowering 5,000 Women: "Peace Restaurants"

Achievement: 5,000 women became entrepreneurs through the program.

• Impact:
  • Improved Household Income: +40% monthly income.
  • Strengthened Community Cohesion via peacebuilding hubs.
• Inspiring Story: "Amina" turned her kitchen into income and now trains others.

2. Educating 10,000 Displaced Children

Achievement: Enrolled 10,000 children (60% girls) in schools.

• Impact:
  • Reduced Child Marriage: 35% decrease in dropouts.
  • 200 children progressed to secondary school.
• Inspiring Story: "Halima", 12, dreams of becoming a doctor.

3. Mobile Clinics: "Mothers’ Lives... Above All Else"

Achievement: 15 clinics deployed in Blue Nile State.

• Impact:
  • Maternal Mortality reduced by 20%.
  • 2,000 services delivered (checkups, vaccines...)
• Inspiring Story: "Dr. Sara" saved 30 mothers’ lives.

4. Women Leading Climate Adaptation

• Solar Stoves Project:
  • Respiratory illness reduced by 70%.
  • Environmental protection improved.
  • Inspiring Story: "Nora" sparked a solar revolution.
• Climate-Smart Agriculture:
  • Carbon emissions cut by 15%.
  • Productivity increased by 30% using smart techniques.

5. Justice for Women

• Achievements:
  • Reform advocacy in 5 discriminatory laws.
  • 12 protection networks with legal aid services.
• Impact:
  • 40% increase in women seeking justice.
  • 25% decline in FGM and child marriage.

6. "Peace Built by Women"

• Achievements:
  • 1,300 women involved in local peace talks.
  • Joint projects between rival communities.
• Impact:
  • Peace agreements in 9 villages.
  • 40% rise in women in peace committees.

7. Advancing Localization

• Achievements: 30+ local initiatives funded, emergency responses led by locals.
• Impact:
  • Trained local actors in project management.
  • Established rapid-response humanitarian network.

"Achievements are not numbers... they are stories of struggle proving hope is stronger than despair." — RDHA

1. Conflict: "Storms Threatening Safety"

Challenge: Escalating violence displacing thousands.

Response:

• Early warning systems with local communities.
• Women-led dialogue to bridge conflict gaps.

2. Climate Change: "Land Groaning Under Drought"

Challenge: Recurrent droughts and worsening food insecurity.

Response:

• Training on vertical farming & drip irrigation.
• Distributed drought-resistant seeds.
• Built rainwater tanks in affected villages.

3. Limited Funding: "Dreams Bigger Than Resources"

Challenge: Lack of funding for education and health programs.

Response:

• Digital donation campaigns and private partnerships.
• Cost reduction via local material usage.
• Global collaborations (e.g. WFP) for bigger impact.

Our Motivation to Persist

• Conflict taught us that peace begins with women’s empowerment.
• Climate challenges inspired innovation.
• Limited funding fostered resourcefulness.

"Challenges are not walls... but ladders we climb with confidence and resolve." — RDHA

RDHA’s efforts align with several SDGs, focusing on Sudan’s urgent humanitarian context. Below are key goals and aligned activities:

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

• Distributed 7.7 tons of seeds and tools to 3,000 flood-affected families (Blue Nile).
• Livestock programs for women’s food security.
• Daily meals for displaced populations (Red Sea).

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

• Established mental health clinics for displaced people.
• Combated cholera in White Nile via water purification.

Goal 4: Quality Education

• Distributed school supplies to 110,000+ students.
• Launched back-to-school awareness campaigns.

Goal 5: Gender Equality

• Trained 5,000 women in leadership/entrepreneurship.
• Created community restaurants for empowerment.
• Ran GBV reduction campaigns in Sennar and Gezira.

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

• Built 6 sanitation facilities and improved water access in camps.
• Distributed over 200,000 hygiene kits.

Goal 13: Climate Action

• Distributed 30 solar stoves (Blue Nile).
• Trained farmers in climate-smart agriculture.

This strategy combines emergency response with long-term transformation, centering women’s empowerment across 17 strategic focus areas:

1. Alleviate Immediate Humanitarian Suffering

• Distribute emergency shelter, food, health supplies.
• Establish protection centers for GBV survivors.

2. Strengthen Community Resilience

• Train 5,000 farmers in climate adaptation.
• Build 50 community schools in remote areas.

3. Empower Women and Girls

• Provide small grants for women-led projects.
• Train 1,000 local female leaders.

4. Advance Social Justice and Human Rights

• Provide legal aid to survivors.
• Run civil rights awareness campaigns.

5. Build Impactful Partnerships

• Form 30 strategic alliances with UN/NGOs.
• Engage private sector in funding development.

6. Enhance Institutional Capacity and Innovation

• Train 300 staff on digital M&E tools.
• Use AI for data analysis.

7. Durable Solutions Strategy

• Train 500 women in eco-construction.
• Secure land rights for returnee women.

8. Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation

• Train 1,000 women in climate farming & water use.
• Distribute 5,000 emergency climate kits.

9. Promote Women’s Political Participation

• Leadership Academy: Train 300 women yearly.
• Support 100 women candidates in elections.

10. Strategic Funding Shift

• Allocate 60% of funds to long-term projects.
• Run annual crowdfunding campaign ($200K).

11. Climate Challenge Response

• Plant 100,000 trees in desert-prone areas.
• Install solar systems in 50 villages.

12. Conflict and Insecurity

• Protect IDPs and support peacebuilding.
• Combat violence and promote dialogue.

13. Combating GBV

• Encrypted reporting platform by survivors.
• Train 200 men as GBV prevention advocates.

14. Mass Displacement and Service Collapse

• Deploy mobile clinics and vaccination drives.
• Establish classrooms & psychosocial centers.

15. Economic Collapse & Food Insecurity

• Food voucher and cash transfer programs.
• Launch local agricultural production initiatives.

16. Vulnerable Groups (Women and Children)

• Multi-service safe centers for survivors.
• Accelerated education for affected children.

17. Humanitarian Access Challenges

• Use tech to reach besieged populations.
• Work with local partners for secure access.

"Our goals are not numbers... but tangible steps toward a better tomorrow." — RDHA

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RDHA’s Response Strategy Summary

• 💡 Rapid Humanitarian Response: 30% budget to emergency programs.
• 💪 Economic Empowerment: For displaced & female-headed households.
• 🤝 Smart Partnerships: UN, international and local alliances.
• 📢 Global Advocacy: To lift sanctions and mobilize support.

"Amid crisis... we create opportunities for survival and dignity." — RDHA

1. Protracted Humanitarian Crisis

Expected Challenges:

• Mass displacement continues, stressing camp capacity.
• Escalating hunger nearing famine levels.

Collapse of Basic Services:

• 70% of health facilities and 50% of schools disrupted in conflict zones.
• Severe shortages of clean water and disease outbreaks (e.g., cholera).

Impact on RDHA:

• Increased pressure on emergency programs.
• Need for coordination to avoid aid duplication.

Recommendations:

• Expand cash-for-work programs to enhance productivity.
• Establish integrated service centers in camps.

2. Ongoing Conflict and Insecurity

• Expected Challenges:
  • Persistent clashes and increasing civilian attacks.
  • Blocked roads limiting aid access.
• Impact on RDHA:
  • Violence and kidnapping risks for field teams.
  • Inaccessibility of besieged areas.
• Recommendations:
  • Use innovative technologies (e.g., drones).
  • Engage local leaders to secure corridors.

3. Protection Crisis (GBV and Child Rights)

• Expected Challenges:
  • Sexual violence as a weapon of war.
  • Child recruitment, labor, and separation.
• Impact on RDHA:
  • Increased need for safe protection programs.
  • Establishment of women/children safe spaces.
• Recommendations:
  • Launch anonymous helplines and support systems.
  • Train local volunteers for protection referrals.

4. Operational Challenges

• Expected Challenges:
  • Destroyed infrastructure, fuel shortages.
  • Complicated permit and approval systems.
• Impact on RDHA:
  • 30% increase in operational costs.
  • Project delays due to bureaucracy.
• Recommendations:
  • Stockpile materials in secure warehouses.
  • Work with local NGOs to bypass red tape.

5. Weak State Institutions

• Expected Challenges:
  • Lack of services in rural areas.
  • Corruption and weak law enforcement.
• Impact on RDHA: RDHA must deliver services and support local governance.
• Recommendations:
  • Build capacity of local service institutions.
  • Support anti-corruption and transparency initiatives.

6. Emergence of Local Actors

• Expected Challenges:
  • Rise of local councils and resistance groups.
  • Coordination needed between INGOs and grassroots actors.
• Impact on RDHA: Programs must involve local leaders for legitimacy.
• Recommendations:
  • Create joint platforms for coordination.
  • Fund grassroots initiatives via small grants.

7. Climate Vulnerability

• Expected Challenges:
  • Rising climate disasters (floods, droughts).
  • Resource-based conflicts (land, water).
• Impact on RDHA: Climate adaptation must be mainstreamed in programs.
• Recommendations:
  • Adopt climate-smart farming with resilient crops.
  • Establish early warning systems led by communities.

Axis	Objectives	Success Indicators
Emergency Response	Provide aid to 1 million beneficiaries by 2027	Aid reaches 90% of targeted areas.
Economic Empowerment	Train 10,000 women in entrepreneurship skills	500 small women-led projects established by 2026.
Community Protection	Reduce reported sexual violence cases by 25%	20 safe centers operational in high-risk areas.
Climate Adaptation	Plant 50,000 trees and equip 100 water wells	Flood impacts reduced in 10 rural villages.

"In the face of complexity... we create opportunities for survival and dignity." — RDHA

Scenario 1: Escalation/Fragmentation or Continued Conflict and Collapse

Description: Escalating conflict with potential state fragmentation or new combat fronts, catastrophic humanitarian decline, limited aid access, supply chain collapse, mass displacement, and rising needs.

RDHA’s Strategic Response:

• Life-saving interventions (food, water, emergency health, non-food items).
• Remote management and staff safety protocols, including emergency evacuation planning.
• Strengthen local networks (e.g., child protection networks) for data collection and aid facilitation.

Advocacy: Protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access, while scaling back non-critical development activities.

Challenges: Insecurity, access constraints, funding shortages, and staff safety risks.

Contingency Plans:

• Enhance security protocols and use alternative delivery mechanisms (e.g., local partnerships).
• Diversify supply chains and prioritize essential services.
• Relocate staff when necessary and provide psychosocial support.
• Strengthen remote monitoring via digital assessment tools.

Scenario 2: Volatile Stalemate/Prolonged Crisis or Fragile Peace Agreement

Description: Ongoing conflict without decisive military outcomes, high humanitarian needs, fluctuating aid access, and fragile ceasefires.

RDHA’s Strategic Response:

• Blend humanitarian aid with community resilience (food security, health, water, protection).
• Adapt delivery methods based on access.
• Strengthen partnerships with local authorities and communities.
• Explore early recovery and peacebuilding in semi-stable areas.

Challenges: Persistent localized violence, internal displacement, and limited government capacity.

Contingency Plans:

• Maintain program flexibility to adapt to shifting needs.
• Advocate for increased investment in peacebuilding and reconciliation.
• Support capacity-building for local institutions.
• Leverage logistics expertise to improve aid distribution efficiency.

Scenario 3: Gradual Improvement/Fragile Peace Process or Transition to Stability

Description: Sustained reduction in violence, improved aid access, national dialogue or peace process initiation, and partial return of displaced populations.

RDHA’s Strategic Response:

• Early recovery and durable solutions (livelihoods, education, reintegration).
• Engage in peacebuilding initiatives with a focus on women’s roles.
• Support restoration of basic services (health, education).
• Shift toward long-term development while sustaining humanitarian aid.

Challenges: Potential funding declines and the need to transition from relief to development.

Contingency Plans:

• Develop sustainable development programs and seek new donor funding.
• Strengthen partnerships with development agencies and government.
• Build local capacities for future response.
• Gradually transition from direct service delivery to supporting local actors.

Additional Emergency Scenarios and Adaptation Plans

1. Escalation of Armed Conflict:
   • Activate safe evacuation plans for staff.
   • Redirect resources to emergency aid, ensuring women’s participation in distribution.
2. New Pandemic Outbreak:
   • Deploy women-led health awareness teams in partnership with WHO.
   • Provide PPE to women in gathering centers.
3. Banking System Collapse:
   • Adopt local barter systems to support small women-led projects.
   • Establish community funding pools to sustain economic activities.

Adaptation Mechanisms

Mechanism	Details
Monitoring & Evaluation	Enhance data collection systems for informed decision-making (e.g., Kobo Toolbox).
Partnerships	Deepen collaboration with international bodies (e.g., UN) and local actors.
Institutional Resilience	Train staff in crisis management and remote work techniques.
Advocacy	Pressure international actors to ensure sustained funding and civilian protection.

This plan is a dynamic framework subject to updates based on evolving conditions, while maintaining focus on:

1. Protecting civilians and empowering women and the most affected communities.
2. Operational flexibility to adapt to changing contexts.
3. Strategic partnerships to maximize humanitarian and developmental impact.

"Amid crises... we create opportunities." — RDHA

Strategic Priorities

Based on Sudan’s complex humanitarian context and potential scenarios, RDHA has identified the following priorities:

Priority 1: Delivering Adaptive, Life-Saving Humanitarian Assistance

Goal: Meet the immediate needs of populations affected by conflict and displacement.

• Food Security:
  • Distribute food through fixed and mobile points in secure areas.
  • Provide cash/voucher assistance to the most vulnerable households.
  • Supply agricultural inputs (seeds, tools) in relatively stable areas.
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH):
  • Rehabilitate wells and build sanitation facilities in displacement camps.
  • Distribute hygiene kits and conduct awareness campaigns.
• Health Services:
  • Operate mobile clinics for primary care and maternal/child health.
  • Train community health workers to combat epidemics.
• Nutrition:
  • Screen for acute malnutrition and provide treatment via community nutrition centers.
  • Support breastfeeding and distribute supplements to children under five.
• Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFIs):
  • Distribute tents, blankets, and cooking tools to displaced families.
  • Establish temporary safe spaces for displaced households.

Adaptation to Scenarios:

• High-risk areas (Scenario 1): Use alternative delivery methods and intermediaries.
• Semi-stable areas (Scenario 2): Integrate early warning systems for disasters.

Priority 2: Protecting Vulnerable Groups (Women and Children)

Goal: Prevent gender-based violence (GBV) and safeguard children’s rights.

• Community Protection:
  • Form local protection committees (CBCPNs) to document violations.
  • Establish safe shelters for survivors of sexual violence.
• Psychosocial Support (PSS):
  • Provide individual/group counseling for survivors and children.
  • Train local volunteers on referral mechanisms.
• Awareness Campaigns:
  • Conduct workshops on women’s and children’s rights using IEC materials.
  • Engage religious leaders and men in anti-violence campaigns.
• Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities:
  • Design accessible health/education facilities.
  • Provide assistive devices (wheelchairs, hearing aids).

Adaptation to Scenarios:

• High-risk areas (Scenario 1): Implement anonymous helplines.
• Stable areas (Scenario 3): Strengthen women’s participation in local decision-making.

Priority 3: Strengthening Community Resilience and Early Recovery

Goal: Build communities’ capacity to withstand shocks and rebuild.

• Sustainable Livelihoods:
  • Train women in income-generating crafts and farming.
  • Distribute goat/sheep herds to rural families.
• Education in Emergencies:
  • Set up temporary classrooms and provide educational supplies.
  • Train teachers to support psychologically affected children.
• Peacebuilding:
  • Facilitate community dialogues between conflicting groups.
  • Support women-led local reconciliation initiatives.
• Climate Adaptation:
  • Promote climate-smart farming (drip irrigation, drought-resistant crops).
  • Distribute solar stoves to reduce firewood dependency.

Adaptation to Scenarios:

• Scenario 1: Focus on urgent relief projects.
• Scenario 3: Expand long-term reconstruction programs.

Priority 4: Advancing Localization and Institutional Capacity

Goal: Strengthen RDHA’s efficiency and partnerships for sustainable operations.

• Internal Systems:
  • Develop a digital MEAL system.
  • Improve logistics via strategic regional warehouses.
• Staff Capacity Building:
  • Train teams in crisis management and safeguarding.
  • Provide psychosocial support for staff in high-stress environments.
• Partnerships and Coordination:
  • Strengthen collaboration with UN agencies and humanitarian clusters (e.g., HCT, SCG).
• Funding Diversification:
  • Develop competitive project proposals to attract new donors.
  • Establish an emergency fund for operational continuity.

Adaptation to Scenarios:

• All scenarios: Maintain operational flexibility via contingency plans.
• Scenario 1: Rely on local partnerships to offset international funding gaps.

Core Implementation and Evaluation Mechanisms

Priority	Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Humanitarian Assistance	Aid reaches 90% of target areas.
Protection	Reported GBV cases reduced by 30%.
Community Resilience	5,000 women trained in entrepreneurship.
Institutional Capacity	Diversified funding increased by 40% by 2026.

"We work where hope is scarce... and create it from the will of communities." – RDHA

1. Human Resources

Dimension	Analysis	Recommendations
Strengths	- Expert female leadership in humanitarian work. - Local volunteer network in 10 states.	- Incentivize local volunteering. - Highlight female leaders’ success stories.
Weaknesses	- Skilled staff shortages in remote areas. - Reliance on female field staff at risk.	- Partner with universities for training. - Provide health insurance and mental health support.
Opportunities	- Partnerships with training centers. - Funded training programs.	- Create scholarships for remote-area students. - Use international funding for regional training centers.
Threats	- Brain drain. - Difficulty attracting foreign experts.	- Improve retention policies (salaries, career growth). - Focus on local talent.

2. Funding

Dimension	Analysis	Recommendations
Strengths	- Diversified international funding. - High financial transparency.	- Strengthen donor relations with impact reports. - Use transparency to attract new donors.
Weaknesses	- Over-reliance on foreign funding. - Currency exchange volatility.	- Launch income-generating projects (e.g., handicraft sales). - Open local currency accounts.
Opportunities	- Private sector partnerships. - Digital crowdfunding.	- Launch a "Women Saving Communities" crowdfunding platform. - Partner with telecom companies.
Threats	- Declining donor focus on Sudan.	- Align proposals with donor priorities (e.g., gender integration).

3. Infrastructure

Dimension	Analysis	Recommendations
Strengths	- Warehouses in 6 states. - Donor partnerships for supply management.	- Expand warehouses to remote states. - Adopt smart inventory systems.
Weaknesses	- Limited access to conflict zones. - Poor rural infrastructure.	- Rehabilitate rural roads with communities.
Opportunities	- Blockchain for aid tracking. - Solar energy projects.	- Use blockchain for transparency. - Solar-powered warehouses.
Threats	- Facility destruction. - Equipment theft.	- Enhance warehouse security. - Distribute equipment in phases.

4. Partnerships

Dimension	Analysis	Recommendations
Strengths	- Membership in coordination platforms (A/HCT, ISCG). - Strong local women’s networks.	- Lead coordination groups. - Partner with active women’s organizations.
Weaknesses	- Complex government coordination. - Conflicting partner priorities.	- Appoint a government liaison. - Joint planning meetings.
Opportunities	- Alliances with rights organizations. - Regional representation.	- Showcase RDHA’s impact at conferences. - Launch joint advocacy campaigns.
Threats	- Shifting donor policies.	- Diversify partners (Asia/Africa).

5. Reputation

Dimension	Analysis	Recommendations
Strengths	- Community trust due to women-focused programs. - Documented impact.	- Use local radio for outreach. - Produce impact videos.
Weaknesses	- Low brand awareness outside target states.	- Launch national/regional campaigns. - Collaborate with influencers.
Opportunities	- Media coverage of success stories. - Regional awards.	- Publish multilingual annual reports.
Threats	- Social media misinformation.	- Create a digital monitoring team. - Partner with platforms for accurate content.

Stakeholder Analysis

Stakeholder Category	Interests/Needs	Influence Level	Engagement Strategy
Direct Beneficiaries	Access to food, health, education, and protection.	High	Involve them in program design via committees.
International Partners	Project success and compliance.	High	Regular reports and field visits.
Sudanese Government	Operational coordination.	Medium	Sign MoUs and share data.
Private Sector Donors	Branding and tax incentives.	Medium	Strategic partnerships with marketing benefits.
Local NGOs	Funding and capacity building.	High	Allocate 30% funding to joint projects.
Media	Accurate humanitarian reporting.	Low	Monthly press releases.

1. Effective Coordination

Coordination Mechanisms

Level	Actions
Local & International	- Active participation in humanitarian coordination structures (sectoral groups, ISCG, A/HCT) - Strengthening coordination with local authorities at state and federal levels.
Internal	- Weekly meetings between headquarters and field offices via digital platforms. - Use unified information management systems (e.g., Kobo Toolbox) for data sharing.

2. Flexible Program Management

Methodology: Adaptive Management

• Quarterly review of project plans to align with security changes and emergency needs.
• Design flexible KPIs adjustable to context (20% increase in distribution scope if conditions improve).

Project Cycle Management

Stage	Actions
Planning	Risk analysis and priority-setting with local communities.
Implementation	Assign field officers for daily progress monitoring.
Monitoring	Monthly reports with adjustment recommendations.

3. Building Strategic Partnerships

Partnership Strategy Principles:

• Focus on partnerships with local organizations to ensure localization and sustainable impact.
• Collaborate with international partners to enhance technical support and funding.

Tools

Partner Type	Cooperation Mechanism
Local	Sign MoUs with women’s associations and community councils.
International	Join joint funding alliances to support large-scale projects.

4. Financial Resource Mobilization

Objective: Diversify funding sources to ensure operational stability.

• Donor Targeting:
  • Submit project proposals to UN agencies.
  • Engage private institutions to support women’s empowerment initiatives.
• Strengths Marketing:
  • Highlight the organization’s federal status and localization expertise.
  • Use community success stories in fundraising campaigns.

5. Smart Logistics & Procurement

Warehouse Management:

• Establish 3 regional warehouses (Khartoum, Blue Nile, Red Sea) for relief materials.
• Use electronic tracking systems to monitor inventory.

Adapting to Challenges

Challenge	Solution
Insecurity	Use alternative methods (e.g., air freight or contracts with local transport companies).
Fuel shortages	Rely on solar energy to power warehouses.

6. Risk Management & Accountability

Risk Mitigation Mechanisms

• Monthly updates based on field reports and projected scenarios.
• Classify risks by probability and impact (high/medium/low).

Security Protocols:

• Train all staff on safety and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Provide health insurance and psychological support for staff in high-risk areas.

Financial Controls:

• Quarterly financial audits by independent external parties.
• Publish financial reports on the website for transparency.

Performance Indicators

Area	Indicators
Coordination	Organization’s attendance rate in international coordination meetings (Target: 90%).
Program Management	Number of projects adjusted to changing contexts (Target: 30 projects annually).
Partnerships	Number of MoUs signed with local entities (Target: 15 annually).
Funding	Percentage increase in diversified funding (Target: 40% by 2026).

“Management is not just planning... but flexibility in implementation and commitment to accountability.” – RDHA

The MEAL system at RDHA is not just a routine procedure—it is the backbone that ensures every decision and project is built on accurate data and community feedback. Through this system, the organization becomes capable of adapting to evolving challenges and ensuring its efforts translate into tangible impacts on the lives of the most vulnerable groups.

1. Monitoring

• Tracking Indicators: Use gender-, age-, and vulnerability-classified KPIs to measure progress in each strategic priority.
• Remote Monitoring:
  • Deploy digital tools like Kobo Toolbox for data collection in insecure areas.
  • Conduct phone surveys to assess the needs of displaced populations in remote areas.
• Field Visits: Conduct unannounced visits to projects in secure areas to assess quality and efficiency.

Tools

• Interactive dashboards for real-time data visualization.
• Monthly reports highlighting progress against planned targets.

Gender Integration in Monitoring & Evaluation

• Gender-disaggregated Data: Segment all indicators by gender, age, and disability.
• Gender Reports: Publish an annual report titled “Women at the Heart of Crises” to track challenges and opportunities.

Community Engagement

• Community Assessment Committees:
  • Form teams including women and youth to monitor service quality and provide feedback.
  • Organize quarterly Community Feedback Mechanism sessions.

2. Evaluation

• Periodic Evaluations:
  • Semi-annual evaluations of health and education projects to measure beneficiary impact.
  • End-of-project evaluations with recommendations for future program improvements.
• Mid-Term Review:
  • Comprehensive review of the strategic plan after 18 months to adjust priorities based on evolving contexts.
  • External Evaluations: Contract independent entities for objective evaluations to ensure integrity.
• Outputs:
  • Evaluation reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Workshops to present results to donors and local communities.

3. Accountability

• Feedback Mechanisms:
  • Install suggestion boxes in community centers and dedicated e-boxes on the official website.
  • Operate a free hotline for reporting complaints or violations.
• Protection Policies:
  • Train 100% of staff on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies.
  • Provide secure, anonymous reporting channels for women and children.

Tools

• Integrated electronic system for logging and tracking complaints.
• Monthly community meetings with opinion leaders to ensure transparency.

4. Learning

• Reflection Sessions:
  • Hold quarterly workshops for teams to analyze successes and failures.
  • Share lessons learned via internal communication platforms.
• Documentation of Best Practices:
  • Publish case studies on successful projects (e.g., Blue Nile Solar Energy Project).
  • Share community success stories on the website and social media.
• Program Adaptation: Adjust activities based on evaluation results and beneficiary feedback.

Outputs

• A knowledge database of best practices and lessons learned.
• Learning reports distributed to partners to enhance collaboration.

MEAL Implementation

Activity	Frequency	Responsible Party
Field data collection	Weekly	Monitoring Teams
Project evaluations	Semi-annual	Evaluation Unit
Learning workshops	Quarterly	Program Manager
Complaint review	Daily	Accountability Team

Anticipated Challenges & Mitigation Measures

Challenge	Mitigation Measure
Data accessibility issues	Use remote monitoring technologies.
Resistance to reporting	Build trust through awareness campaigns.
Human resource shortages	Train local staff on MEAL tools.

“We monitor meticulously… we learn continuously… we improve consistently.” – RDHA

Strategic Objectives

• Secure sufficient funding to support humanitarian and developmental programs.
• Diversify income sources (local, international, governmental, private, individual donations).
• Strengthen strategic partnerships with donors and civil society.
• Improve operational efficiency to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Enhance transparency and credibility to attract donor trust.

Strategic Pillars

Diversifying Funding Sources

• International Entities:
  • Apply for grants dedicated to emergency programs and women’s empowerment.
  • Participate in regional initiatives.
• Local Entities:
  • Establish partnerships with Sudanese private sector entities (banks, telecom companies, production firms).
  • Collaborate with government agencies in target states to support infrastructure projects.
• Individual Donations:
  • Launch digital awareness campaigns on social media platforms for fundraising.
  • Create a monthly donation system (supportive membership).

Strengthening Strategic Partnerships

• Partner with international organizations and UN agencies.
• Collaborate with international human rights organizations to document violations.
• Enhance cooperation with local feminist organizations and Sudanese universities.
• Promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) via health and education projects.

Innovation in Fundraising

• Use online donation platforms (PayPal, GoFundMe).
• Launch a mobile app for donations and updates.
• Apply for innovative or climate-focused grants.

Enhancing Institutional Capacity

• Training: Proposal writing, M&E tools (e.g., LogAlto).
• Systems: Integrated accounting system, Donor Relations Unit.
• Visibility: Impact-based marketing with videos, reports, community testimonials.

Risk Management and Monitoring

Focus Area	Action
Financial Emergency Plan	Allocate a reserve fund (10% of annual budget)
Transparency	Publish reports online; obtain CHS certification
Performance Indicators	Funding ratio: 60% international, 30% local, 10% individual
Monitoring	Quarterly reviews to adjust strategy

“Resources are not just money, but the will to cooperate and build hope.” — RDHA

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Emergency Humanitarian Response with a Gender Lens

Core Objectives

• Protect women and girls from violence and exploitation during emergencies.
• Ensure equitable access to gender-sensitive humanitarian services.
• Empower women in designing and implementing humanitarian response.
• Document the differential impact of crises by gender and age.

Guiding Principles

• Non-Discrimination
• Effective Participation
• Confidentiality and Safety
• Cultural Sensitivity

Key Initiatives

Area	Key Activities
Gender-Sensitive Assessment	Rapid gender surveys, field teams with trained women
Health Services	Dignity kits, maternal clinics
Safe Shelter	Separate lighting, rooms for GBV survivors
Food Security	Extra rations for female-headed households
GBV Prevention	Hotlines, awareness campaigns, legal aid
Women’s Leadership	Women-led committees, rapid response teams ≥50% female
Gender Data	Indicators by gender, success stories, periodic reports

Key Partnerships

• Sudanese Women’s Union
• UN agencies and INGOs
• Government health sector

Anticipated Challenges and Mitigation

Challenge	Mitigation
Cultural resistance	Community dialogue with men and traditional leaders
Lack of gender funding	Integrate gender in all proposals
Difficulty accessing GBV survivors	Strengthen local women's networks

Success Indicators

• 40% increase in women’s participation in aid distribution by 2027
• 30% reduction in GBV cases in target areas
• 90% of female-headed households access basic services

“No dignity without justice... No humanitarian response without addressing gender disparities.” — RDHA

Target Group Priorities

Group	Dedicated Programs
Women & Girls	Safe centers, legal support, economic empowerment
IDPs & Refugees	Shelter kits, civil registration access
Children & Adolescents	Psychosocial support, temporary classrooms
Elderly & Persons with Disabilities	Mobile health services, assistive devices
Marginalized Communities	Climate-adaptive agriculture, land rights campaigns
Youth in Conflict Zones	Vocational training, youth clubs
Women Leaders	Small grants, leadership training

Priority-Setting Criteria

• Vulnerability Indicators: Poverty, displacement, lack of services
• Overlapping Crises Impact
• Gender Focus
• Geographical Balance

Access Mechanisms

• Community Networks: Leaders and health workers
• Feminist Organization Partnerships
• Technology: Mobile data collection

Anticipated Challenges

• Field Security: Accessing conflict zones
• Cultural Barriers to Women's Participation
• Data Gaps on Marginalized Groups

“We target hope… where despair is strongest.” — RDHA

Targeted States and Priorities

Geographic Focus Criteria

• High proportion of IDPs
• Poverty and food insecurity rates
• Overlapping crises (conflict, climate, economy)
• Field access and community network availability
• High GBV rates requiring gender-focused programming

Implementation Mechanisms

• Local Partnerships: Neighborhood leaders, local women field teams
• Technology: GIS for needs mapping, digital aid tracking
• Flexibility: Update priorities based on real-time conditions

Challenges & Mitigation Measures

Challenge	Mitigation
Accessing conflict zones	Partner with INGOs to establish humanitarian corridors
Lack of data	Field surveys with universities every month
Local resistance to women’s empowerment	Dialogue with men and youth to promote inclusion

Impact Indicators

• 60% women’s participation in programs in each state by 2027
• Increased beneficiaries in remote health/education programs
• Reduced secondary displacement through better livelihoods

“We target hope… where despair is strongest.” — RDHA

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Expansion Strategy 2025–2026

In response to growing humanitarian needs and the aim to integrate emergency and developmental programming, RDHA will expand operations to include Northern, River Nile, and Khartoum states starting Q1 2025, with national coverage across all Sudanese states by 2028.

Implementation Foundations

• Specialized Teams: New field offices in expansion states, local directors assigned.
• Coordination Unit: Regional unit in Khartoum to enhance cross-state communication.
• Advisory Committees: Expanded women’s committee + joint emergency committee across states.

Key Activities by State

State	Key Activities	Responsible Team
Northern	- 15 water harvesting projects - 300 women trained on solar pump management - Drought-resistant seed distribution - Awareness on water conservation	Climate Adaptation Team Community Support Team
River Nile	- 5,000 water filters distributed - 5 women’s agricultural cooperatives - Train 500 farmers - Mobile education & GBV prevention - Awareness on child labor	Health & Agriculture Team Community Support Team
Khartoum	- Returnee support supplies - Tech training for 1,000 youth - Urban farming and safe centers - Maternal health & STI awareness	Urban Empowerment Team Community Support Team

Timelines

Northern State

Activity	2025	2026	2027	Responsible
Water harvesting projects	4 projects (Q2–Q4)	6 projects (Q1–Q4)	5 projects (Q1–Q4)	Climate Adaptation Team
Train 300 women on pumps	80 (Q3–Q4)	110 (Q3–Q4)	110 (Q3–Q4)	Community Support Team
Drought-resistant seeds	Pre-planting (Q2 annually)			Climate Adaptation Team
Water conservation campaigns	Biannual (Q3–Q4)	Biannual	Biannual	Community Support Team

River Nile State

Activity	2025	2026	2027	Responsible
Water filters distribution	1,000 (Q2–Q4)	2,000	2,000	Health & Agriculture Team
Women cooperatives	1 (Q3–Q4)	3	1	Health & Agriculture Team
Train farmers	150 (Q4)	150	200	Health & Agriculture Team
Mobile education	Launch (Q3)	Ongoing	Ongoing	Community Support Team

Khartoum State

Activity	2025	2026	2027	Responsible
Supplies for returnees	Initial (Q3)	Assessment (Q4)	Additional (Q2)	Community Support Team
Safe centers	2 centers (Q3–Q4)	1 center (Q2)	-	Urban Empowerment Team
Youth tech training	300 (Q3)	300 (Q3)	400 (Q2–Q3)	Urban Empowerment Team
Urban farming	Pilot (Q4)	Expand to 5 sites	Evaluation	Urban Empowerment Team

Strategic Updates

• Partnerships: Khartoum Municipality, local universities, digital platforms.
• Budget Allocation: 65% programs, 25% operations, 10% emergency fund.
• Staffing: 50 new core staff hired across 3 states.

MEAL & Indicators

Indicator	Target by 2027
Female beneficiaries in Khartoum	70%
Reclaimed land area in Northern State	+25%

Risk Management

Risk	Mitigation Action
Cultural resistance (River Nile, Northern)	Engage community/religious leaders in dialogue
High costs in Khartoum	Establish partnerships with international donors

1. Climate Adaptation Axis (Northern & River Nile)

• Build 20 small rainwater dams in Northern State.
• Train 500 female farmers on smart irrigation in River Nile.

2. Urban Empowerment Axis (Khartoum)

• Create digital job platforms for youth in the tech sector.
• Advocate for legal protection of displaced populations.

3. Indicators

Indicator	Target
Reduction in youth unemployment	15% annually

4. Communication and Reporting Mechanisms

• Quarterly reports on program performance in new states.
• Annual interactive reports with geographic heat maps.
• Launch of a digital transparency portal for funding and activity tracking.

5. Coordination and Partnerships

• Monthly coordination meetings with local and international partners.
• Utilize Microsoft Teams for internal field coordination.
• Sign MoUs with donors and relevant government bodies.

6. Financial and Human Resource Management

• Flexible budgeting with 70% to field programs, 30% to operations.
• Create a 10% emergency reserve fund.
• Train 200 staff annually in crisis management and MEAL systems.
• Engage international trainers for Sphere Standards workshops.

7. Risk Management and Adaptive Response

Risk	Impact	Mitigation Strategy
Escalating armed conflicts	Disrupted field activities	Coordinate with UN agencies for secure access corridors
Funding shortages	Delays in program implementation	Activate public donation campaigns and diversify donors
Community resistance to women’s empowerment	Low female participation	Conduct awareness with male leaders and local partners

"From the reality of challenges... we create sustainable opportunities" — RDHA

Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

RDHA aligns its strategy with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through the following contributions:

Goal	Target	RDHA's Contribution	Associated Priority
Goal 1: End poverty	Cash assistance, sustainable livelihoods	Women’s economic empowerment programs	Priority 1, 3
Goal 2: Zero hunger	Food security	Emergency food distribution, smart agriculture	Priority 1
Goal 3: Good health	Healthcare access	Mobile clinics, maternal & child health	Priority 1
Goal 4: Quality education	Education for all	Temporary classrooms, teacher training	Priority 3
Goal 5: Gender equality	Empowerment and protection	Safe centers, decision-making roles	Priority 2, 3
Goal 6: Clean water & sanitation	Access to clean water	WASH facilities, hygiene campaigns	Priority 1
Goal 8: Decent work	Job creation	Vocational training, micro-projects	Priority 3
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities	Inclusion	Programs for IDPs, PWDs, women	All Priorities
Goal 13: Climate action	Adaptation & resilience	Smart agriculture, solar energy	Priority 3
Goal 16: Peace & justice	Strong institutions	Dialogue promotion, legal support	Priority 2, 3
Goal 17: Partnerships	Global cooperation	UN, local & donor partnerships	Priority 4

Key Orientations for Achieving the Goals

• Women as Leaders of Change: 80% of projects designed by women; 50% leadership roles in field teams.
• Combining Crisis Response with Sustainability: Solar-powered health services, smart agriculture.
• Social Justice as a Foundation for Peace: Legal reform advocacy, women's political empowerment.
• Localization as a Strategy: Partnering with local initiatives to build contextual solutions.
• Sustainability as a Vision: Moving to 3–5 year investments in infrastructure, health, and education.

RDHA’s Commitment to the 2030 Agenda Principles

• Leave No One Behind: Prioritize marginalized communities.
• Goal Integration: Combine humanitarian relief with long-term development.
• Effective Partnerships: Collaborate with international and local actors for shared impact.

"Justice is not a slogan... It is a daily commitment we live in every project we implement." — RDHA

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This plan is not just a working document, but a new covenant in which RDHA redefines humanitarian action — where women become actors, not victims; technology becomes an ally, not a luxury; and communities become partners, not recipients.