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A growing mission

Impact Timeline

A detailed, newest-first record of the milestones that have expanded HACF’s ability to provide kidney care and build resilient treatment infrastructure in Sudan.

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Milestones by year

Each milestone captures a meaningful step in HACF’s growth—from direct patient care and crisis response to renewable energy and the emerging kidney transplant program.

2026

Expansion, resilience & transplant readiness
Transplant Program

Kidney transplantation center nears completion

Construction of the kidney transplantation center at Omdurman reached its final stages. The project is estimated at approximately $350,000 and is intended to expand HACF’s kidney-care capacity from dialysis toward transplantation services once completed and operational.

Infrastructure

176 kW solar system completed at Omdurman

Installation of the Omdurman center’s 176 kW solar system was completed. The system addressed a major operational challenge for the center by improving power stability for dialysis care and supporting the infrastructure needs of the planned transplant section.

Fundraising

$94,000 secured through the Ramadan campaign

The Ramadan 2026 fundraising campaign secured approximately $94,000, strengthening HACF’s ability to sustain ongoing programs and advance planned care and infrastructure priorities.

Transplant Program

Planning and fundraising begin for a kidney transplant section

HACF began formal planning and fundraising for a kidney transplantation section at the Omdurman center, marking the next major step in expanding the center beyond dialysis care.

2025

New center capacity & energy resilience
Infrastructure

Omdurman solar implementation begins

HACF began implementing a solar power system for the Omdurman center. The project was estimated at approximately $200,000 and was designed to address persistent power reliability challenges affecting continuous kidney-care operations.

Center Expansion

Port Sudan Kidney Center launches Phase 1

Phase 1 of the Port Sudan Kidney Center launched with 20 active dialysis machines on a 5,000 m² site, together with sustainable infrastructure that includes solar power and independent water treatment.

2024

Recovery & continuity of care
Infrastructure

Major Omdurman repairs and renovation completed

Major repairs and renovation of the Omdurman center were completed, restoring the facility to full operational capacity after damage and disruption caused during the conflict.

2023–2024Medical Aid

Critical medicines and supplies reach patients

HACF worked with medical and humanitarian partners, including Fresenius Medical Care and Direct Relief, to support delivery of dialysis supplies, medicines, and other essential resources.

2023

Crisis response & international support
May–October 2023Crisis Response

International support grows during the Sudan crisis

As conflict disrupted healthcare across Sudan, HACF expanded crisis-response coordination. International Society of Nephrology task-force mobilization and other partner support helped sustain access to kidney care during a critical period.

2021

Direct patient care begins
Center Opening

Omdurman Dialysis Center opens

The Omdurman Dialysis Center opened with 20 active dialysis machines. The facility was designed with capacity for up to 60 machines, creating room for future expansion as resources become available.

2019

The mission begins
Foundation

Habib Alrahman Charity Foundation is established

Habib Alrahman Charity Foundation was established to expand access to kidney care and support patients who could not afford life-sustaining treatment.