A new chapter for Abyei

Bringing hope to a disputed region with minimal international support

Abyei is claimed by two countries: Sudan and South Sudan. It has no Government. This creates confusion about who should organise the delivery of aid. International organisations often choose not to engage; support for Abyei is deemed too complex, politically-sensitive or outside their mandate.

HART combines aid with advocacy to support people in need. With your support, we have built the region’s first ever library and teacher training centre. Local partners call it a “beacon of hope” for Abyei. Education programmes will help children escape poverty and empower families to live healthier lives.

We've built the first library in Abyei. It will help countless teachers and students to develop their knowledge. Thank you for this precious gift.

Bishop Michael, HART's local partner

HART brings vital aid to isolated communities who are ignored by the outside world.

Local Partner

Diocese of Abyei

We support people who face the most profound forms of disadvantage, in places that are hard-to-access and within marginalised communities.

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Abyei sits along the border between Sudan and South Sudan. It remains the biggest flashpoint since the two countries separated in 2011.

Away from the headlines

HART is an eye-witness to severe atrocities in the region, including the aftermath of a massacre in the Dinka village of Kolom. Armed bandits killed 34 villagers, abducted nine children, destroyed the local church and clinic, and burned 29 homes.

On-the-ground findings inform policymakers and the media. We bring vital aid to people in need and collaborate with others, locally and internationally, to demand justice and accountability.

Bring hope to forgotten conflicts

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