About Us
Sunrise Training & Research Center (STRC) is a professional development, research, and consultancy institution established in 2015 and registered under the Companies Act of 1931 (Reg. No. BN 3917). STRC exists to empower individuals, institutions, and communities with the knowledge, skills, and evidence needed to drive sustainable human development in Sudan and beyond.
The Center combines capacity building, social research, and advisory services to strengthen the performance of government entities, humanitarian actors, and community-based organizations. Through its dual focus on training and applied research, STRC bridges the gap between theory and practice—helping partners turn learning into action.
To foster sustainable development through inclusive research, practical training, and consultancy services that promote community resilience and institutional growth.
Our approach is to:
Build strategic partnerships with government institutions, NGOs, UN agencies, and the private sector
Design and deliver programs that are locally relevant, data-driven, and impact-oriented.
We are dedicated to advancing evidence-based development and community empowerment in Sudan. By combining local insight with international standards, we aim to nurture a generation of skilled, ethical, and solutions-driven professionals who will shape Sudan’s future.
Our leadership team pools together their expertise to ensure the fulfillment of our vision and mission
Kumbukani is an international development professional with extensive experience in program management, policy, and stakeholder engagement across Africa. Passionate about driving sustainable solutions, Kumbukani focuses on strengthening governance, education, and community development initiatives.
Behzad is a humanitarian and business strategist with over 15 years of global experience leading development and emergency response initiatives. He has guided multi-country projects across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, advancing disaster preparedness, sustainable agriculture, and economic inclusion. Passionate about youth empowerment and sports for development, he drives innovative, values-based solutions that strengthen resilience and long-term impact in vulnerable communities.
Mohamed Ahmed is a public health nutritionist and humanitarian program specialist with over eight years of experience leading large-scale health, nutrition, and food security programs across Sudan and East Africa. A Chevening Scholar with an MPH from the University of Bradford, he currently serves with USAID/BHA in Nairobi, managing nutrition and food security interventions for the Sudan crisis. Mohamed has previously worked with UNHCR, WFP, and World Vision, driving evidence-based, community-centered solutions in complex emergency and development settings.
Our Field Team
Public health expert formerly with WHO Sudan, specializing in governance, outbreak response, and health systems strengthening.
Over 14 years of experience in donor-funded projects and institutional capacity building.
25+ years in leadership, organizational development, and community transformation.
38+ years of experience with international development institutions including the World Bank, USAID, and JICA.
Headquarters – Nairobi, Kenya
2nd Parklands Avenue
Near Diamond Plaza
Country Office – Port Sudan, Sudan
Red Sea State, Port Sudan
Regional Office – Nyala,
South Darfur, Sudan
El Cinerma Area, Nyala
+254 110 881 109
info@sunrise-hub.com
Soft Skills
Corporate Management
Community Development
Environmental Programs
