Economic Growth Sudan Project #51384

Soap Making Project

by Darfur Women Network, INC.

Project Report | Oct 8, 2024
Updated report

By Mastora Bakhiet | Executive Director

Soap Making Project Report - Darfur Women Network (DWN)

The Darfur Women Network is deeply appreciative of its partnership with GlobalGiving, as well as the invaluable support from donors and the community. Through these contributions, DWN successfully registered a local branch in Darfur in 2021, achieving the following milestones:

Opened a Community Center: Serving as a hub for education and training.
Conducted three workshops for displaced and vulnerable women, training them in the production of bar soap, liquid soap, and detergent.

This economic empowerment project has not only provided the women with a sustainable source of income but has also made soap more affordable for the wider community. The project’s evaluation indicates that it exceeded expectations, leading to recommendations for expansion due to its remarkable success.

Key Outcomes of the Soap Making Project:

Skills Development: Women gained valuable technical expertise in soap production, enabling them to produce high-quality products for sale.
Economic Impact: The project provided a sustainable income, improving the women’s ability to support their families and meet basic needs.
Affordable Products: Soap was made accessible to low-income communities at reasonable prices, enhancing public health and hygiene.

Future Expansion:

Given the positive feedback and the success of the initiative, DWN plans to expand the project to benefit a larger number of displaced women and war-affected civilians. This expansion will create more opportunities for economic empowerment, community upliftment, and long-term sustainability.

DWN’s Key Programs in Context:

Women's Economic Empowerment Program: This program promotes sustainable income generation through small-scale projects, technical training, and access to financial resources, empowering women to provide for their families.
Family Social Program: Focuses on raising awareness about women’s and children’s rights, addressing issues like child labor and education, and providing support systems through counseling.

Sudan Conflict and DWN’s Emergency Response:

Since April 2023, the conflict in Sudan has dramatically escalated, with over 24.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. 6 million people are internally displaced, and 1.2 million refugees have fled to neighboring countries. Displacement, violence, and human rights violations, particularly in Janjaweed-controlled areas, have severely worsened the humanitarian crisis.

In October 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Janjaweed militias seized key army bases in Darfur, escalating violence against non-Arab populations. Despite these challenges, DWN, in partnership with GlobalGiving, has continued providing emergency relief through the Sudan Emergency Fund, offering critical support in the form of food, water, and essential services.

DWN has been active in Nyala, South Darfur, since 2019 and in refugee camps in Chad since 2014. In September 2024, DWN established emergency mechanisms in El Fasher, supporting those affected by the conflict. As the conflict begins to subside, DWN remains committed to long-term recovery efforts, focusing on rebuilding lives and fostering resilience, particularly through initiatives like the Soap Making Project.

Conclusion:

The Soap Making Project has proven to be a cornerstone of DWN’s efforts to uplift displaced and vulnerable civilians. It not only empowers women economically but also provides sustainable solutions that improve health and hygiene in war-affected communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the project was especially critical, ensuring the availability of soap while providing much-needed income for displaced families. In addition, DWN raised awareness and offered health guidance to help prevent the spread of the virus.

DWN is committed to continuing its partnerships, providing short-term life-saving assistance, and expanding this successful project as part of its long-term recovery and resiliency efforts in conflict-affected regions.

Here is your project link: http://goto.gg/51384

My best regards,

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Jun 17, 2024
Update

By Mastora Bakhiet | Project Leader

Dear Darfur Women Network Family,

On behalf of the Darfur Women Network (DWN), I extend our heartfelt gratitude for your compassionate support, concern, and generous donation. Your contribution has been instrumental in providing economic empowerment services to displaced and vulnerable families in the camps of South Darfur, Sudan.

I apologize for the delay in this report. The people of Darfur have been deeply traumatized by an ongoing genocide that has spanned decades, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and the displacement of millions. Every day, the number of civilian casualties rises while the world remains silent.

Since April 15th, the Rapid Support Force (RSF) has seized control of four states in Darfur, with the exception of El-Fasher in North Darfur. The RSF has committed numerous atrocities, including the killing of unarmed civilians, destruction of government buildings, looting, occupation of civilian homes, blocking of internet services, and the disruption of communication. Many civilians have fled the region, becoming displaced or refugees. However, some families remain trapped, facing dire conditions with no source of income and the constant danger of isolation in Darfur.

The RSF's attacks have rapidly spread across Sudan, plunging the entire country into a state of collapse and causing immense suffering for the people. The RSF has employed rape and other forms of sexual violence as tactics of war, alongside machine gun and heavy military attacks on civilians. Gender-based violence, including abductions and sexual slavery, has been confirmed against women and girls by RSF fighters. These atrocities are considered war crimes and crimes against humanity.

We are reaching out to you with an urgent appeal. Together, we can provide the basic needs to those trapped in the country to help them survive. With your continued compassionate support, generous donations, and kindness, we can assist those in these devastating situations.

Thank you once again for standing with us and supporting the people of Darfur during these challenging times.

Sincerely,

Mastora Bakhiet
Darfur Women Network

Here is your link to your project:http://goto.gg/51384

Thank you

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Jan 31, 2024
Update

By Mastora Bakhiet | Project Leader

Darfur Women Network, Inc.

The Soap-Making Report

Dear Darfur Women Network's family,

On behalf of the Darfur Women Network, DWN, I would like to thank you for your kindness, passion, and your generous donation. Without your contribution, DWN could not provide economic empowerment services to displaced and vulnerable families in the camps in South Darfur, Sudan.

The Darfur Women Network staff and beneficiaries, the survivors of genocide in Darfur who were living in displaced camps are grateful for the generous support from our partner, GlobalGiving, and our donors.

Your support provided our beneficiaries access to soap-making and entrepreneurship skills training which enabled them to run successful soap-making businesses to empower displaced women from four camps to earn income and improve their livelihood.

Since April 15th, the Rapid Support Force (RSF) has seized four states in Darfur. In addition to the genocide crimes committed by the RSF, some of their crimes include killing unarmed civilians, destruction of government buildings, looting, and occupying civilians’ homes, blocking of the internet, and the inexistence of communication companies. Most of the civilians left the region for refugee camps in Chad, Uganda, and South Sudan. Some families are trapped in Darfur because of a lack of money, and no source of income and it is dangerous to stay in Darfur. We lost contact with our beneficiaries, the displaced who are the survivors of genocide in Darfur.

I would like to ask our donors, to help us to take action. My suggestion is to deactivate our Soap making Project on GlobalGicing until the insecurity situation improves. We need to hear from our donors and listen to their opinions before coming to a decision.

Thank you for your kindness, your commitment, and your generous donation.

Here is your link to your project:http://goto.gg/51384

Thank you

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