00:06For a growing number of Sudanese children, the streets are no longer a temporary refuge.
00:12They have become a way of life.
00:14Many lost their parents in the conflict, while others became separated from their families as they fled violence.
00:21Alone and with few options, they spent their days looking for odd jobs, food, and somewhere safe to spend the
00:28night.
00:30I lost my parents during the fighting, and we became separated while fleeing.
00:35I came to Port Sudan with other people, and now I work to earn money for food.
00:40I miss my family, school, and my life before the war.
00:44Each day presents new challenges.
00:47To earn enough to eat, some children clean vehicles, transport goods in local markets, or collect recyclable waste.
00:55Without stable shelter or adult care, many remain exposed to abuse, exploitation, and violence.
01:02While access to school and health care remains limited, humanitarian organizations say the number of children needing protection has increased
01:12dramatically since the war begun,
01:15placing additional pressure on already overstretched services.
01:20Life on the streets is very hard.
01:22Some days I find work, but other days I don't have enough to eat.
01:26I hope I can go back to school and live somewhere safe.
01:30Child protection organizations say the impact of the conflict extends far beyond the loss of families and homes.
01:37The conflict has left thousands of children without family care or protection.
01:43Many have suffered trauma after witnessing violence, losing loved ones, or being displaced.
01:50Beyond food and shelter, they urgently need psychosocial support, education, and safe spaces.
01:58Without continued assistance, they remain at high risk of exploitation and abuse.
02:05Officials say the conflict has contributed to a sharp increase in the number of children living on the streets.
02:13They stress the need for stronger efforts to reunite families, expand child protection programs, and improve support for vulnerable children.
02:22But for many of Sudan's youngest victims, their chances of a normal life remains a distant hope.
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