Our Story
How a vision to save lives became a mission to transform kidney care in Sudan.
Access to dialysis remains a matter of life and death.
In Sudan, over 6,000 patients suffer from end-stage renal disease, with approximately 11 new cases diagnosed daily in Khartoum alone. For many, access to dialysis is not just difficult — it is impossible.
The cost of treatment, combined with limited healthcare infrastructure, means that countless patients face a devastating choice: pay for dialysis or provide for their families. Too often, this choice becomes a death sentence.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has only deepened this crisis, disrupting supply chains, damaging facilities, and displacing both patients and healthcare workers.
Founded in June 2019
Habib Alrahman Charity Foundation was founded in June 2019 by a group of dedicated physicians and community leaders who witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of kidney disease in Sudan. They understood that providing free, high-quality dialysis care was not just a medical necessity — it was a moral imperative.
The foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States, enabling us to raise funds, coordinate international partnerships, and channel resources directly to where they are needed most.
Our name, Habib Alrahman, means “Beloved of the Most Merciful” — a reflection of our commitment to serving those in need with compassion, dignity, and unwavering dedication.
From one center to a growing system of care
Since our founding, we have established two dialysis centers in Sudan: the Omdurman Dialysis Center, operational since November 2021, and the Port Sudan Dialysis Center, which launched Phase 1 in August 2025.
Together, these centers have supported over 16,200 dialysis sessions and delivered more than 1.5 million immunosuppressive tablets to patients in critical need. During the Sudan conflict, we raised over $100,000 to ensure continuity of care.
But our work is far from over. Every day, new patients arrive at our centers, seeking the treatment that will keep them alive. Every day, we are reminded of why we do this work — and why we cannot stop.