Saving Lives Through Learning: How Sudan’s Education Sector Responded to Cholera

In emergencies, education provides children with a safe and protective environment that supports their well-being, facilitates access to essential services, and enables referrals to specialised care. Lifesaving learning is increasingly recognised as a core component of quality Education in Emergencies (EiE), yet evidence on the lifesaving dimensions of education programming remains limited. This report explores this topic through a case study of how Sudan’s education sector responded to cholera.

In 2025, amidst ongoing conflict, Sudan experienced a devastating cholera outbreak. Education partners contributed to the national cholera response through a range of key activities. While significant gaps and challenges persist, important lessons and emerging best practices have also been identified.

This rapid review draws on targeted primary and secondary data to document these learnings, highlight effective approaches, and identify gaps and challenges within the education sector’s engagement in the integrated cholera response.