OUR PURPOSE
Who We Are
Sudanese community-based organizations led by indigenous “true” Sudanese victims in the United States have united under the Coalition of Sudanese Victim Communities in the USA (CSVC-USA). Our membership includes nonprofit community organizations, women’s groups, youth collectives, and independent actors who joined together in response to shared experiences of mass atrocities, displacement, and systematic marginalization in Sudan.
Who we are
We classify ourselves as “true victims” because many who committed crimes against humanity — killing over 1.2 million people, forcibly displacing over 10 million, committing mass rapes and gender-based violence, and destroying institutions — now attempt to claim victimhood. The Coalition stands to ensure real survivors lead the narrative, documentation, and pursuit of justice.
Shared trauma & displacement
Communities of Masalit, Fur, Zaghawa, Nuba (with its 99 sub-clans), Funj, Maban and others have faced large-scale violence since the 1990s—many survivors relocated to the U.S. and became activists, turning pain into action.
Strength in unity for advocacy
Collective action amplifies our demands for recognition, prosecutions, and humanitarian support. Coalition pressure helped influence key recognitions — for example, the U.S. State Department's January 2025 designation related to RSF actions against the Masalit.
Pursuit of justice & accountability
We coordinate documentation—testimonies, photos, satellite evidence—to support tribunals and legal processes, keeping pressure on U.S. and international institutions.
Solidarity across divides
We set aside historical divisions—North vs. South, Muslim vs. Christian—to build a united front. This echoes prior reconciliatory efforts such as Sudan Sunrise (2004–2008).
Reason • Objective • Impact
Objective
Impact
Political Influence
Better U.S. sanctions, genocide recognition, diplomatic pressure
Legal Advocacy
Support for ICC referrals & U.S.-based war crimes trials
Public Awareness
Educating American public & diaspora through media campaigns
Empower Survivors
Collective voice and healing through shared stories
In January 2025, the U.S. State Department labeled RSF actions against the Masalit as genocide — a reflection of sustained advocacy and documentation by survivors and diaspora groups.
Reasons We Formed This Coalition — Core Themes
Shared Trauma & Displacement
Collective memory and solidarity among communities forced to flee, rebuild, and testify from abroad.
Strength in Advocacy
Coordinated campaigns amplify survivor voices to influence policy, justice, and humanitarian action.
Pursuit of Justice
Documenting evidence to support prosecutions, ICC referrals, and truth-seeking institutions.
Cross-Community Solidarity
Uniting across ethnic and religious divides to present a single moral and political front.
Preserve Memory & Truth
Archiving testimonies so future generations know what happened and why accountability matters.
Empower Survivors
Centering survivor leadership in advocacy, healing, and institutional engagement.
In Summary
Sudanese diaspora groups in the U.S. — representing Masalit, Fur, Zaghawa, Nuba, Funj, Maban, and other communities — formed CSVC-USA to unify a powerful message: demand justice, secure recognition of atrocities, ensure humanitarian response, and push long-term rebuilding and accountability. Our unity transforms survivor testimony into policy impact.