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.
Guatemala
HIAS workers observe current humanitarian trends along the Suchiate river, which divides Guatemala from Mexico. September 13, 2023. (Selia Montes for HIAS)
Office Locations
Guatemala City, Izabal, Huehuetenango
Founded
2023
Staff Size
6
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Guatemala contends with a complex and enduring crisis marked by poverty, pervasive inequality, escalating violence, economic challenges, and constrained governmental capacities.
The prevalence of displacement due to both violence and climate change-related events further compounds the multifaceted challenges facing the country. HIAS Guatemala is inaugurating field offices to respond to the needs of displaced people by working with humanitarian actors and other civil society organizations.
HIAS Guatemala supports people that have urgent humanitarian and psychosocial support needs. HIAS has also been selected as UNHCR’s partner for the 2023-2026 multi-year plan in Guatemala.
600
people received support through HIAS Guatemala in the first 6 months of operations
Our Work
HIAS Guatemala is dedicated to assisting people by providing comprehensive case management services. The office also provides community-based mental health services, as well as gender-based violence prevention and response programs.
Our economic inclusion programs ensure that refugees have economic opportunities to earn sustainable income and start their lives anew.
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.
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.
Impact Story
In Guatemala, HIAS and Airbnb Help People Find a Home
Airbnb and HIAS developed an emergency accommodation and humanitarian assistance partnership in 2018. In the last six years, the program has supported close to 60,000 people in Guatemala, the U.S., Ecuador, Poland, Colombia, Peru, and Guyana.
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HIAS Guatemala staff talk to a participant of the HIAS and Airbnb program and her children at the HIAS Guatemala office. Guatemala City, June 11, 2024. (Lizbeth Marroquin/HIAS)
Partners
HIAS Guatemala operates with the support of different partner organizations.
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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