UNHCR’s Help website has become a vital lifeline for Sudanese refugees, while a severe humanitarian crisis continues to escalate, demanding immediate attention and increased resources.
📍 Egypt, Cairo
UNHCR Egypt’s Help website experienced a dramatic surge in usage during the first quarter of 2026, solidifying its position as the world’s most visited UNHCR Help platform. Over 350,000 visits and 1.35 million page views were recorded between January and March, representing a significant 27% increase in visits and a remarkable 69% rise in page views compared to the same period in 2025. This expansion in engagement reflects the growing reliance of Sudanese refugees and asylum-seekers on official information channels for vital services and assistance, following a 2025 performance where the website ranked second globally with 3.4 million views.
As April marked the third anniversary of the ongoing Sudan crisis, UNHCR Egypt intensified its messaging around the critical gap between increasing humanitarian needs and dwindling resources. Specifically, the organization highlighted the precarious situation of nearly 20,000 refugee families, predominantly female-headed households, who depend on the cash assistance program for essential needs. Tragically, only 2% of the required funding for this program in 2026 had been secured, placing the entire operation at imminent risk of cessation due to lack of additional investment.
The situation is further compounded by a comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment for Refugees (EVAR) jointly released by UNHCR and WFP in April, revealing a deeply concerning level of vulnerability amongst the refugee population. The assessment found that over 65% of refugee households are categorized as highly or extremely vulnerable, struggling to meet basic needs, while nearly 58% confront moderate to severe food insecurity. Alarmingly, 38% of food-insecure households include a child under five in urgent need of nutrition support, intensifying risks to child health and long-term development.
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