Sudanese gather to receive food at a donation point in Omdurman, in the war-torn African country. "Since the start of the war, the donation point has continued to provide meals. Of course, the situation was difficult in the beginning, and providing the necessary supplies to people was a challenge," says a volunteer at a community soup kitchen. More than eight million of Sudan's estimated 50 million people are on the brink of famine, which has already been declared in five areas of the country. Nearly 25 million are suffering dire food insecurity. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES