Summary
The Sudan Emergency Response Rooms (ERRs), a group of volunteers aiding those affected by Sudan's civil war, did not win the Nobel Peace Prize but received the Rafto Prize and a Right Livelihood Award. ERRs provide essential support such as food, shelter, and medical help to millions displaced by the war. These efforts are coordinated using online chats, and they receive funding from various international and local sources.
Key Facts
- The Sudan Emergency Response Rooms were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize but did not win.
- ERRs won the Rafto Prize and a Right Livelihood Award instead.
- ERRs help people in Sudan affected by the civil war that started in April 2023.
- The group consists of volunteers like health workers and teachers who provide food, shelter, and medical care.
- ERRs use online group chats to organize their efforts, known as "rooms."
- The project gets funding from private donors, the British and Dutch governments, and international organizations.
- A student volunteer named Amasi shared her motivation for joining, highlighting the project's importance for those displaced.
