We work to protect the right of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ communities to access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and transforming beliefs that perpetuate GBV.
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Costa Rica
Portrait of Angie Solórzano, Coordinator of the Economic Inclusion Program of HIAS Costa Rica, taken in San José, Costa Rica., on February 26, 2024
Office Locations
San José
With staff in Los Chiles, Paso Canoas and Upala
Founded
2017
Staff Size
69
As one of the most politically and economically stable countries in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean, Costa Rica attracts thousands of refugees seeking protection. Costa Rica currently hosts more than 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers, the majority from Nicaragua and Venezuela. Others have fled from countries such as El Salvador, Colombia, and Honduras.
26,000
displaced people and members of host communities received services in 2023
Our Work
HIAS Costa Rica supports refugees to build new lives in safety and freedom. Our programs target the most vulnerable refugees and migrants, providing a range of different services that empower people and create conditions to live in safety and dignity.
We provide legal services and support, including free legal representation for asylum seekers so that everyone around the world, including displaced people, can have equal access to their legal rights.
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Our economic inclusion programs ensure that refugees have economic opportunities to earn sustainable income and start their lives anew.
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HIAS’ community-based mental health programs promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by crisis and conflict so they can heal and rebuild their lives.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
We work to protect the right of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ communities to access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and transforming beliefs that perpetuate GBV.
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Impact Story
Refugees Supporting Refugees: Yoerli, Costa Rica
Yoerli’s life changed in early 2021 when she suddenly had to flee to Costa Rica. The HIAS legal team in Costa Rica then helped Yoerli win her asylum case and gain a refugee permit, and now she works for HIAS to help other refugees rebuild their lives.
“Speaking about refugees and migrants isn’t just about numbers. It’s about people, mothers, children, who have faces, names, and stories to tell,” Yoerli said. “It feels really great to see how people’s lives change for the better thanks to the help they receive from HIAS.”
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HIAS’ services are free. If someone tries to charge you for services claiming they represent HIAS, please report it at our confidential email address: ethics@hias.org. HIAS has a zero-tolerance policy on fraud and corruption.
For any other inquiries please email us at info@hias.org.
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