Topic: Costa Rica
13 results
Mar 4, 2024
Inspiring Refugees to Know for International Women’s Day
Mar 4, 2024
In honor of International Women's Day, we honor inspiring refugee women who fled their home countries and built new lives abroad.
Jul 31, 2023
A Refugee Explores Her Culinary Passion in Costa Rica
Jul 31, 2023
After fleeing to Costa Rica from her native Nicaragua, Erika Sanchez opened her own restaurant through the help of HIAS' Graduation Model Approach.
Jun 30, 2023
World Refugee Day: A Global Look Back
Jun 30, 2023
Many HIAS offices across the globe commemorated World Refugee Day with activities, learning, and celebration.
Jun 30, 2022
Economic Inclusion Programs Help LGBTQ Activist Build a Business – and a New Life
Jun 30, 2022
As a political and LGBTQ activist, Magdiel Galeano Gómez had to flee Nicaragua after multiple attempts on his life. With HIAS Costa Rica by his side, he and his husband were able to build new lives – and a thriving ecologically-friendly business.
Jun 3, 2022
Nicaraguan Asylum Seekers Keep Heading to Costa Rica
Jun 3, 2022
For several years the number of asylum applications in Costa Rica has increased dramatically.
Jul 7, 2020
Taking the Lead in Emergency Assistance
Jul 7, 2020
HIAS has rapidly created systems to protect refugees facing emergencies and to deliver aid to them during the pandemic.
Jul 2, 2019
Helping with Dignity in Costa Rica
Jul 2, 2019
A trip to Costa Rica shows how HIAS sees upholding the dignity of refugees as central to its mission.
Jul 26, 2018
HIAS Costa Rica Promotes Pro Bono Work
Jul 26, 2018
Last week HIAS Costa Rica led a ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas.
Apr 30, 2018
HIAS Costa Rica Helps Launch Legal Support Network for Refugees
Apr 30, 2018
“This powerful new coalition will expand the reach of our work and provide refugees and asylum seekers with vital and timely legal advice."
Feb 14, 2018
One Year On, Protecting the Legal Rights of Refugees in Costa Rica
Feb 14, 2018
On February 13, 2017, HIAS began assisting refugees in Costa Rica. 12 months later, we're exceeding expectations.