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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Guyana
HIAS program participant Alejandra Ortega talks with a HIAS worker in Georgetown, Guyana, June 12, 2023. (Fidal Bassier for HIAS)
Office Locations
Bartica, Georgetown, Mabaruma
Founded
2020
Staff Size
24
Contact
+592 227 6758
It is estimated that around 25,000 Venezuelans will reside in Guyana throughout 2024. Although the overall migrant population remains small, the challenges are significant — 75% of Venezuelans in Guyana are working in the informal economy and are concentrated in sectors with low pay and challenging working conditions.
There is also a large population of Guyanese returnees from Venezuela, as well as Warao indigenous communities seeking international protection.
HIAS Guyana focuses on helping these groups, particularly single women, women-headed households, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), survivors of torture, older people, people with disabilities and serious medical conditions, and LGBTQ+ refugees.
9,386
people received services in 2023
Our Work
HIAS protects and supports refugees to build new lives in safety and freedom. In Guyana, HIAS provides a comprehensive response to the challenges faced by refugees and migrants through interventions for GBV prevention and response, community-based mental health and psychosocial support, humanitarian assistance, integration support, and emergency response.
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.
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Our economic inclusion programs ensure that refugees have economic opportunities to earn sustainable income and start their lives anew.
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: Lyn, Guyana
Lyn was just eight years old when she arrived in Guyana as her mother tightly gripped her hand. Now, she works with refugees in Guyana to help them find employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
“Being able to support refugees gives me a purpose in life and I feel like this is what I need to be doing,” Lyn said. “Connecting their stories to mine, I want to be the person to hold their hand the way my mother held mine when I first arrived in Guyana.”
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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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