What is Karama Organization?
Karama is a Sudanese civil-society organization founded on 3 September 2024 in Port Sudan. It delivers humanitarian aid to people affected by the war in Sudan, documents violations, and works for justice and reconstruction.
When and where was Karama founded?
Karama was founded on 3 September 2024 in Port Sudan, Sudan.
Is Karama an officially registered organization?
Yes. Karama is registered with Sudan's Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) as a national voluntary organization under the Voluntary and Humanitarian Work Act, 2006 — Registration Certificate No. 25/2024 (renewed November 2025).
Who does Karama help?
Karama helps civilian war casualties (7 treated in Egypt so far), children with special needs, families displaced from Darfur at the Al-Effad camp in Al-Dabbah, and people affected by human-rights violations through a reporting platform that has received over 4,722 complaints, plus community programs for family cohesion and awareness through the Waai Center.
How can I donate to Karama?
There is no online payment system on the site yet. You can reach us directly via WhatsApp (+249110001657), phone, or email (info@karama-sd.org) to arrange a donation.
How do I report a human-rights violation?
Karama receives reports of violations against civilians through a dedicated online form, handles them confidentially, and documents them in periodic reports shared with bodies such as the UN Human Rights Commissioner's Office and the Turkish Bar Association.
How can I join or volunteer with Karama?
You can apply for formal membership through the membership form on the site, or reach out via WhatsApp to volunteer for field programs like the community kitchens and mobile clinics.
Where does Karama operate?
Headquarters is on Mecca Street, Port Sudan. Field activity extends to Omdurman (the Hara 38 community kitchen and the Al-Daw Hajooj health-center partnership), Al-Effad camp in Al-Dabbah, Northern State (the Karama Takaya and mobile clinic for Darfur-displaced families), and treatment partnerships in Egypt.
What is the Waai Center?
The Waai Center is Karama's awareness and training center, working to strengthen community awareness and humanitarian values through outreach and training programs, aiming to restore social cohesion in Sudan.
Does Karama have institutional or international partnerships?
Yes, including an agreement with the Al-Daw Hajooj health center for a physiotherapy center in Omdurman, a joint agreement with the Turkish Bar Association and the International Union of Jurists (facilitated by the Sudanese Consulate General in Istanbul), field coordination with the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC), and engagement with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
How can an international or European NGO partner with Karama in Sudan?
Karama welcomes partnership with international, European, and global organizations seeking to work in Sudan. The organization already has institutional partnerships in place, including an agreement with the Turkish Bar Association and the International Union of Jurists, and field coordination with Sudan's Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). Contact us directly to discuss a partnership.
How can I contact Karama?
By phone or WhatsApp at +249110001657, by email at info@karama-sd.org, or at our headquarters on Mecca Street, Port Sudan.