Sudan is facing the
world’s largest
displacement crisis.
More than 12 million people have been forced from their homes as the conflict continues. Families are being uprooted without safety, stability or access to essential services. Despite the scale of this crisis, global attention remains limited.
UNHCR is calling on the world to focus on Sudan, protect civilians and mobilise the coordinated support this crisis requires.
© UNHCR/Pedro Gomes
© UNHCR/Pedro Gomes
The Peace Tree brings attention to Sudan
The Peace Tree is one small, powerful way to ensure Sudan is not forgotten. Every message added to the tree became a reminder that peace in Sudan matters to all of us.
At the Nansen Refugee Awards in Geneva in December 2025, the Peace Tree brought this crisis into clear view. The installation was built from garlands crafted by Sudanese refugee artisans using heritage techniques including weaving, beading, crochet and embroidery. These skills travel with them through displacement and formed the foundation of the tree.
Visitors were invited to add a message of peace. Each message became a leaf, transforming the tree into a shared call for solidarity. The first leaves came from Sudanese people who have been forcibly displaced. Their words grounded the installation in lived experience and reminded us why this call matters.
As more messages were added, the tree grew into a visible commitment to peace, safety and dignity for families uprooted by the conflict.
Crafting the Peace Tree
Every garland on the Peace Tree was crafted by Sudanese refugee artisans. These makers carry their heritage into every stitch and loop. Their work reflects techniques handed down across generations including weaving, intricate beadwork, embroidery and crochet.
The tree’s design direction was created in collaboration with designer Mimi Plange. The structure, built from recycled cardboard and wrapped with hand-made white garlands, stayed intentionally unfinished until visitors added their messages of peace. The final form became a collective artwork shaped by refugee artisans and the global community standing beside them.
© UNHCR/Pedro Gomes