Takaya Support
Community kitchens feeding hope
Emergency meal distribution through a network of local volunteer-run community kitchens (Takaya) across Sudan.
What is a Takaya?
A Takaya (تكية) is a traditional Sudanese community kitchen — a place where food is prepared and shared freely with those in need. The concept has deep roots in Sudanese culture and Islamic tradition.
During Sudan's ongoing conflict, the Takaya model has been revived and scaled by grassroots volunteers to feed internally displaced persons, schoolchildren, and vulnerable families in cities across the country.
SPAFS supports these locally-led kitchens by providing financial resources, coordination, and documentation — amplifying the impact of dedicated community organizers.
Provide daily meals to displaced and food-insecure families
Support children's nutrition in schools and displacement camps
Empower local volunteer networks to run sustainable kitchen operations
Document and share impact transparently with donors
Our Takaya Initiatives
Each initiative is an independent community-led kitchen with its own founder, volunteer team, and activity history. Explore their stories below.
Ayadi Al-Khair
Ayadi Al-Khair (Good Hands Initiative) is a grassroots humanitarian effort in El Obeid, North Kordofan, providing meals, milk, and food baskets to displaced families, schoolchildren, and vulnerable communities affected by Sudan's ongoing war.
Takiya Husna
Takiya Husna is a humanitarian initiative based in Kassala that has conducted over 50 activities since October 2024, including meal distribution, child nutrition programs, clothing support, emergency water provision, and health support for vulnerable communities.
Qadah Al-Haban
Qadah Al-Haban is a refugee-led humanitarian initiative at Aftit Refugee Camp in Ethiopia, providing essential food, nutrition, clothing, and other basic necessities to Sudanese refugees, with particular attention to widows, orphans, and the most vulnerable families.
More Initiatives Coming
We are actively documenting and onboarding additional Takaya initiatives across Sudan.
Support Sudan's Community Kitchens
$6–12 feeds a displaced family for a full day. Your donation goes directly to the kitchens.
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