Medical Teams International

In the heart of Sudan, where hope often feels fragile, a young mother named Fatima faced a nightmare no parent should endure. Fatima’s love for her son, Ramadan, became her guiding force as she sought refuge, medical care, and a fresh start.   For twenty-year-old Fatima, life in Khartoum had been peaceful. She lived with her mother and her two young children, including her thirteen-month-old son, Ramadan. But in April 2024, violence erupted in her hometown, disrupting their lives forever. When the conflict became too close, Fatima knew they had to leave. She traveled with her son to Gadaref, while her mother stayed in Kosti with Fatima’s young daughter. The journey was long and arduous — with countless checkpoints and uncertainty around every corner. Fatima recalls, “It was a tough journey, and I missed my family terribly. I just wanted to keep my children safe.” Once they reached the gathering site,...