Who We Are

News from FAR

FAR Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

FAR celebrates its 25th Anniversary! In 2010 FAR Sudan celebrates its 25th Anniversary in Sudan. To commemorate this, 25 projects will be .....Full Story

February 1, 2010

Community Peace Center Opens!

Construction of the Community Peace Center in Kongo Haraza, West Darfur is .....Full Story

Sweet Success

Thirty farmers in the Nuba Mountains have been trained in sustainable bee-keeping practices. Previously the farmers were using the traditional .....Full Story

Who We Are

FAR facilitates the transformation of Sudan’s vulnerable communities. Climate and politics challenge livelihoods, health, and quality of life in Sudan. FAR works with communities to address the root causes of poverty. FAR is committed to sustainable development and currently has projects in water and sanitation, economic development, food security, peace and conflict transformation, emergency relief, and health.

FAR’s work is rooted in relationships: it is our desire to build and strengthen long-term relationships with, and within, the communities we serve. FAR is committed to the people of Sudan. We begin our projects by listening to communities and then create lasting change by encouraging ownership within communities and the local authorities which serve them.

Although most people outside Sudan have never heard of FAR, we are well known and respected among the Sudanese. FAR practices quiet advocacy, committing energy and resources to sustainable development.

FAR began in Sudan in 1984. Today we are one of the largest development organizations in northern Sudan. We currently have offices in five locations and approximately two hundred staff. Learn more about FAR’s Story.

Mission, Vision & Values
FAR’s Mission is to facilitate the holistic transformation of marginalized communities in Sudan to enable them to address and overcome the root causes of poverty.
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FAR Facts
Most people outside Sudan don’t know about FAR. Please take this opportunity to learn more about FAR and to tell others about our work.
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FAR’s Story
FAR began with Emmanuel International’s work with Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and refugees in Eastern Sudan. Today it is one of the longest-serving development organizations in Sudan.

News
Sudan is always changing. FAR seeks to meet these ever-changing needs with new projects and activities.

Board of Directors
Canadian volunteers form the Board of Directors that governs FAR’s plans and activities.

Senior Staff
FAR is composed of skilled and devoted individuals with a passion to assist the people of Sudan. Visit Staff Stories to hear about FAR's work at the grassroots. Our largely Sudanese leadership ensures we operate close to the people we serve.