April 17-24: World week of prayer for peace in Sudan

The following information is shared from our colleagues with Pax Christi International.

Use this link to watch the recording of the Feb. 24 webinar, “Sudan: Possible Paths to Peace?”, hosted by Pax Christi International and the Journal of Social Encounters.

---

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, April 17-24.

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 neighboring 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.

Pax Christi International booklet

To accompany this initiative, Pax Christi International is sharing a booklet designed to support individuals, communities, and organizations.

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.

Read and download the booklet

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:

• Organizing 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!

---

Also: Learn more about the Sudan Advocacy Week: Volunteer on the Hill (Washington DC), April 20-23, organized by Emgage Action, a Muslim American non-profit that promotes democracy and democratic engagement. The advocacy week will include meetings with lawmakers in order to push for meaningful action to end the war in Sudan. Emgage Action needs volunteers to help with the advocacy week, both in DC and virtually.

Sign up to join Emgage Action in Washington, DC, or participate virtually from your home state to help ensure Congress hears directly from affected communities.