Topic: Colombia

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Dec 23, 2024

2024: Year in Review

2024: Year in Review 2024 will be remembered as an extraordinarily challenging year for refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people. HIAS programs and services reached more than 1.4 million people in 2024.

Nov 22, 2024

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal

Five Inspiring Community Leaders, One Common Goal These women are from different walks of life, but they all participated in a HIAS program that created an impact on each of them, and their communities.

Sep 27, 2024

Matching Refugees and Migrants with Economic Opportunities in Colombia

Matching Refugees and Migrants with Economic Opportunities in Colombia Almost three million Venezuelan refugees and migrants live in Colombia. HIAS Colombia is helping them to find decent work opportunities.

Aug 19, 2024

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

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.

Jul 8, 2024

Across Latin America, HIAS and AECID Provide Humanitarian Support

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.

Apr 16, 2024

Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Get Support in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru

Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Get Support in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru 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

Displaced Students Pursue Their Dreams in Colombia and Ecuador 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

Meet HIAS Colombia’s Fundraising Expert Jael Goldschmidt, daughter and granddaughter of refugees, joined HIAS Colombia five years ago. Here's why she has devoted her career to helping people.

Sep 26, 2023

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine 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.

Jun 27, 2023

A Small Sum Leads to Long-Term Empowerment for Women in Cali

A Small Sum Leads to Long-Term Empowerment for Women in Cali HIAS' economic inclusion programs have transformed women's lives in Colombia.

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