Topic: Latin America

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Aug 26, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Yoerli, Costa Rica

Aug 26, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Yoerli, Costa Rica Yoerli's life changed in early 2021. Now, she's living in Costa Rica, where she works for HIAS.

Aug 19, 2024

39,000 People Along Darien Gap To Receive Life-Saving Protection and Health Assistance

Aug 19, 2024

39,000 People Along Darien Gap To Receive Life-Saving Protection and Health Assistance A joint operation between HIAS and other organizations offers relief to tens of thousands of people crossing the perilous Darien Gap.

Aug 15, 2024

Three Generations of Women Who Sought a Better Future Abroad 

Aug 15, 2024

Three Generations of Women Who Sought a Better Future Abroad  Thanks to HIAS, Susana Baron and her family survived the Holocaust and built enriching lives in South America.

Jul 8, 2024

Across Latin America, HIAS and AECID Provide Humanitarian Support

Jul 8, 2024

Across Latin America, HIAS and AECID Provide Humanitarian Support Andrea is a single mother who had no way to look after her children and parents in her home country. She received support through the HIAS AECID program in Panama, and is feeling hopeful about the future.

Jul 3, 2024

Solidarity Shines Through on World Refugee Day

Jul 3, 2024

Solidarity Shines Through on World Refugee Day Here’s how some of our country offices celebrated World Refugee Day this year, and how they decided to show displaced people that they’re not alone.

Jun 4, 2024

VIDEO: Supporting LGBTQ+ People in Latin America All Year

Jun 4, 2024

LGBTQ+ people in Latin America face discrimination and violence. However, HIAS is here to help.

May 21, 2024

Meet Costa Rica’s GBV Expert, Jeacqueline Ocampo

May 21, 2024

Meet Costa Rica’s GBV Expert, Jeacqueline Ocampo Jeacqueline works in Los Chiles to provide women, children, and LGBTQ+ people with GBV prevention and response services.

May 15, 2024

A Wage Employment Program That Makes a Lasting Difference

May 15, 2024

A Wage Employment Program That Makes a Lasting Difference When Rosario fled to Costa Rica, she never imagined that she'd be where she is today. Now, she's got a stable job and is buying a house.

May 8, 2024

In the Caribbean, HIAS and UNHCR Make an Impact from Afar

May 8, 2024

In the Caribbean, HIAS and UNHCR Make an Impact from Afar A team in Oranjestad, Aruba, supports hundreds of refugees in need across the Caribbean through our remote services program.

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