Coalition of Sudanese
Victim Communities
In the United States
of America
Major Impact Categories
Our Core Challenges
The victims represented by the Coalition face a wide range of complex, interrelated impacts arising from conflict, displacement, systemic marginalization, and diaspora resettlement challenges.
Psychological & Emotional Impacts
- Trauma & PTSD: Long-term psychological conditions from war crimes, genocide, torture, or forced displacement.
- Grief & Loss: Prolonged mourning due to loss of family, homes, and identity.
- Isolation & Depression: Alienation from community, culture, and homeland.
Legal & Protection Challenges
- Lack of justice and accountability; impunity for perpetrators.
- Statelessness or complex immigration status; legal delays.
- Inaccessibility of reparations and compensation programs.
Economic & Social Disadvantages
- Unemployment and economic hardship due to barriers and trauma.
- Poverty and limited access to benefits.
- Interrupted education and skills gaps limiting opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Challenges
- Limited access to culturally competent healthcare.
- Chronic illness, disabilities, untreated health issues.
- Barriers to mental health due to stigma and costs.
Social & Cultural Impacts
- Erosion of cultural identity; generational disconnect.
- Family fragmentation due to war and migration.
- Discrimination and racism (Islamophobia, xenophobia).
Civic & Political Marginalization
- Exclusion from policy-making and decision platforms.
- Lack of representation for Sudanese victim narratives.
- Suppression of advocacy; threats and backlash.
Intergenerational Impacts
- Youth disengagement; identity struggles and alienation.
- Transmission of trauma shaping children’s worldview.
- Barriers to empowerment for youth and women.