*This is Ahmed* in the aftermath of his burned fields in Sudan. Despite everything, he holds onto one thing: *hope.* *_"The smoke rose into the sky as we were leaving. But I am optimistic that by the next rains, I’ll return home and plant again."_* *Forced to flee Sudan because of the war,* Ahmed’s heart remains in the soil he once cultivated. After nearly two years of conflict, the world must not look away. *The people of Sudan need peace now.* _*Learn more about the emergency in Sudan:*_ https://unh.cr/67a4e4950