Full Members
INGOs meeting defined criteria—registration, principled commitments, active presence in Sudan, and willingness to coordinate. Full members have voting rights.
People / Purpose / Partnership
About the Forum
Introduction
About the Sudan INGO Forum
The Sudan INGO Forum is the primary coordination, representation, and collective action platform for international humanitarian and development NGOs operating in Sudan. It enables INGOs to work together effectively, navigate complex operational challenges, and engage with key stakeholders to support principled, people-centred assistance across the country with the overarching aim of enhancing the scope, scale and quality of support provided to the people of Sudan.
Our vision
A peaceful and inclusive Sudan.
A peaceful and inclusive Sudan where humanitarian and development needs are met through effective partnerships, a supportive operating environment and efficient programming.
Governance / Structure
Clear structures for collective oversight and coordination.
Observer Members
Organizations that collaborate and participate in discussions but do not have decision-making rights (e.g., ICRC/IFRC, consortia, or INGOs with coordination constraints).
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee is elected by the Full Membership and provides governance oversight, strategic direction and support to the Secretariat, while representing the collective interests of Forum members. It consists of seven elected Country Directors (plus host agency observer) and is elected annually with term limits and defined responsibilities.
Secretariat
The Secretariat, led by the Director, manages the day-to-day operations of the Forum and implements the strategic priorities of the membership.
Host Agency
The Host Agency provides the contractual, administrative and operational arrangements required for the Forum to operate, while the Secretariat remains functionally independent and is overseen by the Steering Committee.
Working Groups
Working groups may be established or disbanded based on the needs and priorities of the Forum and are chaired by member agencies and/or Secretariat staff.
Membership
A professional coordination network.
Membership is open to INGOs that:
- Are formally registered in their home country
- Commit to relevant humanitarian principles and JOPs
- Have an active humanitarian, development or peacebuilding project in Sudan
- Have senior staff operating in Sudan
- Commit to active participation, information sharing and confidentiality
- Have a recommendation from an existing Forum member
Membership Expectations
Participation
Timely participation in meetings, information-sharing, and collective action.
Principles
Upholding humanitarian principles, the Joint Operating Principles (JOPs), and confidentiality.
Representation
Representing Forum positions—not agency interests—when holding representation roles.
Our members
A shared platform for international NGOs.
The Forum’s membership brings together international humanitarian and development organisations operating in Sudan.
Coordination & representation
Connecting organisations.
Supporting collective action.
The Forum facilitates communication and coordination between:
- INGO coordinating bodies and platforms across sub-national, national and regional levels
- INGOs and national NGOs/civil society organisations
- INGOs and the UN, diplomatic entities and other international actors
- INGOs and appropriate representatives of governing authorities in Sudan