As a brutal civil war and catastrophic humanitarian crisis continue to unfold in Sudan, tens of thousands of Sudanese Australians have been left feeling helpless as they struggle to connect with family and friends caught in the warzone.

The war has displaced more than 14 million people and killed more than 40,000 people, according to UN figures ... but aid groups say the true number could be significantly higher as famine and disease spread.

• Guest: Beny Bol, Founder and CEO of Athiei Foundation, Managing Director of the Village Support Limited and former President of the Queensland African Communities Council
• Producer: Grace Stranger