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- 1Sudan's war is teaching society to govern without the state●How the war in Sudan is teaching society to govern without the state
Sudan's ongoing war, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, has collapsed state institutions across large parts of the country. In the vacuum, community groups, mutual aid networks and local committees have taken over essential functions, from running emergency rooms and food distribution to brokering local peace deals. A report by Waging Nonviolence examines how Sudanese civil society is keeping life functioning where the government cannot or will not, offering a striking example of self-organised governance in wartime.
- 2Mutual aid appeal seeks $1,330 amid crisis●I’m really struggling. I haven’t eaten in days, my bills are past due and piling up. Everything is about to get shut off
An individual is publicly appealing for urgent mutual aid, saying they have not eaten in days, face past-due bills about to trigger shut-offs, and need $1,330 to get through. The request has drawn small but immediate engagement, with people sharing and contributing to the cash goal. It highlights how mutual aid networks are being used as a last resort amid rising living costs.
- 3Coconut sweet-potato curry recipe shared for budget cooks●Coconut sweet-potato curry for three → thistleandmoss.com/p... #Recipe #Cooking #CheapEats #FoodAsMedicine #BudgetCookin
A food blog has published a recipe for coconut sweet-potato curry serving three, pitched as a cheap, nourishing meal. The recipe is being shared with tags emphasising budget cooking and food as medicine, suggesting interest in affordable plant-based meals. It comes with photography and is framed around community values like mutual aid.
- 4Mutual aid plea highlights struggles of working poor●I’m in a financially rough spot right now and trying to get through a particularly expensive stretch. I’m working, budge
A person describing themselves as working, budgeting and doing everything they can says they are still coming up short during an expensive stretch and has asked for small donations through mutual aid channels. The appeal is drawing attention to how even steady employment and careful budgeting can fail to cover basic costs, with supporters sharing it as an example of why mutual aid networks exist.