ABOUT SVO

Where we work

SVO's Impact from Sudan, Chad to the World

Sudan Volunteer Organization - SVO is a non-governmental, non-profit National organization led by refugee youth. It was founded in 2017, with its first office located in refugee camps in Chad, all volunteer work is done in the refugee camps of Kounongo, Mile and other camps. Other offices Located Sudan and Uganda. The organization seeks to promote the principle of equality among all humans and believes in every individual's right to a dignified life. SVO focuses its efforts on supporting the most vulnerable refugees by providing education for children with disabilities, empowering women, and improving elderly care. The organization’s activities are carried out voluntarily and at the grassroots level in Chad and Sudan to the world. In Sweden, USA and British we work to enhance and support various projects implemented refugees in Chad, Sudan, and other countries. SVO draws its strength from the dedication and commitment of its volunteers, along with fruitful partnerships with local and international organizations, to create a positive and sustainable impact in the communities we serve.

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vision

Our vision is to create a world where every refugee camp is a place of hope and opportunity. we aspire to pave a path for refugees towards a dignified and independent future.

mission

At the core of our work is a steadfast commitment to collaboratively transform refugee camps in Chad and Sudan into thriving, self-sufficient communities.

Community

Our organization unites diverse individuals, from former refugees to local volunteers across Sweden, Chad, and Sudan, all committed to making a tangible difference.

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History About SVO

Abdelrahim Moussa Hassan, founder of SVO, came to Sweden via the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR in 2014. He is originally from the region of Darfur and had been a refugee inside Africa since the Darfur conflict started in 2003. In other words: 11 years. During those 11 years he had volunteered and worked for different aid organisations and learned what kind of aid really makes a difference. What kind of aid is sustainable in the long run. Which kind of aid is empowering refugees in the long run to help themselves?

He became more and more interested in knowing how real empowerment works. Having survived and having been given a second chance in life, Abdelrahim wants to give back. He cares deeply for those who need support, and he knows what kind of efforts can help. Thus, he started Sudan Volunteer Organisaion - together with Adam Fadoul Haroun, a good friend who still lives in the camp of Kounongo.

OUR BOARD

Abdelrahim Muossa

Organization developer

Moubarak Abdallah

Board Member

Bichara Abderahaman

Program Manager

Naeima Hussein Yaqoub

Secretary of HR & press person

OUR PARTNERS

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The UNHCR has an established partnership with SVO, which provides a strong foundation for this collaboration. This relationship is built on long-term reliability, trust, and professionalism, ensuring that we can effectively work together to address the needs and enhance the resilience of vulnerable populations in the region. By leveraging SVO's expertise and local knowledge alongside UNHCR's resources and frameworks, we aim to create impactful solutions that foster stability and support for those affected by displacement. To effectively empower refugees and foster the development of refugee communities, we at UNHCR fully endorse your collaboration with the SVO. This partnership is poised to yield long-term, meaningful results while addressing the essential needs of those who require your support.
The "Save Lives in Sudan" campaign was launched on 20230424 by the board of the Swedish Sudanese Association that believed something had to be done in the acute situation that rapidly appeared after the outbreak of war in Sudan on 20230415. The campaign's goal has been since the beginning to provide aid to the healthcare facilities and centers across Sudan so healthcare personnel can continue to cure and save people's lives during the Sudan war. We are an SVO, proud and active partner in this campaign, from the very first day. As of now, we are working together, with multiple organizations actively to implement this campaign’s goals. Within the campaign, we could reach many Sudanese doctors in diaspora, who are specialized in the medical committee. together with top experts in the health field both inside and outside of Sweden, to assess. In the campaign, we could identify 23 hospitals and healthcare centers. 8 of 23 have received Electric support from the campaign. We attempted to purchase and deliver medicines, but we encountered significant logistical challenges in Sudan due to the ongoing war. These challenges included difficulties in ensuring safe delivery and proper storage conditions for medications. But we must continue to attempt this. During this time, we received many requests from various hospitals and health centers for electricity support due to widespread power outages. We all know the importance of electricity for hospitals and health centers to continue their operations and treatments, saving lives and preserving medicines. Many health centers and hospitals were forced to shut down, and numerous medicines were spoiled due to the lack of electricity. Consequently, the campaign decided to direct its support toward providing energy to health facilities, either by purchasing electricity, diesel for generators, or installing solar energy systems. We faced major challenges in securing diesel due to rising costs and theft, so we shifted our focus to solar energy. Thankfully, we were able to form a technical committee made up of young Sudanese engineers and experts in Sweden, specializing in renewable energy production and storage. A solar energy module was designed by this technical committee, which is capable of powering essential parts of health facilities, such as operating rooms, laboratories, pharmacies, or sections of dialysis centers. Campaign Achievements and Projects: Since April 2023, the "Save Lives In Sudan" campaign has been able to achieve
Osman Consulting (OC) has formed a strong partnership with SVO, establishing a solid foundation for our collaboration. This relationship is based on long-term reliability, trust, and professionalism, enabling us to effectively address the needs of vulnerable populations in the sub-Saharan region and local communities. By combining SVO's expertise and local knowledge with OC's resources and frameworks, we aim to create impactful solutions that promote stability and support individuals affected by displacement in the sub-Saharan region. At OC, we are fully committed to empowering refugees and fostering the development of refugee communities through our collaboration with SVO. We anticipate that this partnership will produce long-term, meaningful results while addressing the essential needs of those who require assistance.