Over 8 million Sudanese children have missed years of school due to war, risking a lost generation.

Nearly three years of war in Sudan have left over eight million children without access to education for about 484 to 500 days, one of the longest school closures in modern history. With schools destroyed, damaged, or turned into shelters, only a small fraction remain open—3% in North Darfur, and 13% to 27% in other regions. Remote learning is nearly impossible due to poor infrastructure. Unpaid teacher salaries and unsafe conditions have worsened the crisis. Save the Children and the UN warn that without urgent funding, Sudan risks a lost generation, as education is critical for protection from violence, exploitation, and recruitment into armed groups.