Topic: Colombia
37 results
Apr 16, 2024
Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Get Support in Three Countries
Apr 16, 2024
The Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) and HIAS work with survivors of GBV in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to provide emergency care and long-term suport.
Mar 27, 2024
Displaced Students Pursue Their Dreams in Colombia and Ecuador
Mar 27, 2024
HIAS, DAFI and UNHCR have provided 145 refugee and internally displaced students with scholarships to complete their university studies.
Mar 14, 2024
Meet HIAS Colombia’s Fundraising Expert
Mar 14, 2024
Jael Goldschmidt, daughter and granddaughter of refugees, joined HIAS Colombia five years ago. Here's why she has devoted her career to helping people.
Nov 29, 2023
María Sánchez: “I Want To Make People Smile”
Nov 29, 2023
A daughter of refugees herself, Maria Sanchez now devotes her time to serving migrants making the journey across the Darién Gap.
Sep 26, 2023
In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine
Sep 26, 2023
Latin America and the Caribbean has some of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. This innovative program is working with men to help them understand how traditional forms of masculinity perpetuate violence against women and girls, and what they can do to change this.
Sep 7, 2023
In the Darién, Refugees Receive Help All Along the Way
Sep 7, 2023
HIAS' cross-border programs ensure that displaced people — particularly GBV survivors and those from the LGBTQ community — get support throughout their journeys.
Jun 27, 2023
A Small Sum Leads to Long-Term Empowerment for Women in Cali
Jun 27, 2023
HIAS' economic inclusion programs have transformed women's lives in Colombia.
Jun 14, 2023
UNHCR: Forced Displacement Grew 21% in 2022, Now 110 Million Worldwide
Jun 14, 2023
Ahead of World Refugee Day, the United Nations’ refugee agency announced the greatest number of forcibly displaced people ever recorded. The UNHCR Global Trends report shows 108.4 million people at the end of 2022 were forcibly displaced worldwide, but recent fighting, especially in Sudan, has pushed the global total to an estimated 110 million as of May 2023.
Jun 13, 2023
After an Arduous Journey, a Migrant Finds Hope in Guyana
Jun 13, 2023
After Alejandra Ortega left Venezuela, she found community — and opportunity — after coming into contact with HIAS Guyana.
Mar 20, 2023
20 jóvenes desplazados, refugiados y migrantes en Cartagena y Medellín podrán cursar sus estudios universitarios, becados por ACNUR
Mar 20, 2023
El Programa DAFI (Iniciativa Académica Alemana Albert Einstein) de becas universitarias para personas refugiadas es financiado por el Gobierno alemán, y ofrece a sus participantes la posibilidad de obtener un título académico en el lugar de acogida. El Programa DAFI es gestionado por ACNUR a nivel mundial desde 1992 y será implementado por primera vez en Colombia, con el apoyo de la organización internacional HIAS.