17 – 24 April 2026

Following last year’s World Day of Prayer for Peace in Sudan, Pax Christi International continues its commitment to peace and justice by inviting communities worldwide to take part in a World Week of Prayer for Peace in Sudan.

At this critical time, we are called to stand together in solidarity, through prayer, reflection, and action, for the people of Sudan.

Why Sudan?

Sudan is currently facing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world.

Ongoing conflict has devastated large parts of the country, with widespread destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and essential infrastructure. Civilians are repeatedly caught in violence, and tens of thousands of lives have been lost.

 

Today:

🔹 Around 9.5 million people are internally displaced, with millions more forced to flee to neighbouring countries;

🔹 Nearly 21 million people face acute food insecurity, with many at risk of famine;

🔹 Healthcare and education systems have largely collapsed, leaving millions without access to basic services;

🔹 Women and children are particularly affected, facing violence, trauma, and loss of safety and schooling.

 

Despite urgent humanitarian needs, access to aid remains extremely limited.

In the face of this suffering, the international community continues to call for ceasefires, protection of civilians, and a path toward a just and lasting peace.

Our booklet

To accompany this initiative, we are sharing a booklet designed to support individuals, communities, and organisations.

It includes:

  • Background information on the situation in Sudan;
  • Prayers and reflections;
  • Practical suggestions for gatherings and moments of prayer.

The booklet is intended as a flexible resource, you are encouraged to use and adapt it according to your context.

How you can engage

We invite you to take part according to your availability and possibilities. There is no single format and every contribution matters.

You might consider:

  • Organising a prayer gathering:
    A vigil, moment of reflection, or community prayer using the booklet. 
  • Integrating it into existing activities:
    Include a prayer or reading during a service, meeting, or event already planned.
  • Joining with others:
    Collaborate with local communities, faith groups, or partners.
  • Encouraging interfaith participation:
    Create inclusive spaces for shared reflection and solidarity.
  • Using creative expressions:
    Music, testimonies, or symbolic gestures (such as lighting candles).
  • Sharing your participation:
    • Via social media: by posting your initiative on social media using:
      #WorldPrayerWeekforSudan #APrayerforSudan
    • Via email: by sending your videos, pictures and reports of your action to Pax Christi International by contacting: communication@paxchristi.net and using the email title “World Week Prayer for Peace in Sudan | YOUR COUNTRY”

Whether in community gatherings or private moments of reflection, your engagement reinforces the international call for peace, justice and human dignity in Sudan!