In times of crisis, local communities often provide essential support to households. This is especially true in Sudan, where communities host internally displaced persons and rely on contributions from diaspora groups. Informal social protection, which includes care and support provided through social networks, plays a significant role in helping households survive.

These networks can be local or include diaspora groups with close ties to their home communities. Further details on informal social protection in Sudan are available from ReliefWeb, which has published information on the topic as part of its monitoring efforts.