Topic: Colombia

Sep 27, 2024

Almost three million Venezuelan refugees and migrants live in Colombia. HIAS Colombia is helping them to find decent work opportunities.

Aug 19, 2024

A joint operation between HIAS and other organizations offers relief to tens of thousands of people crossing the perilous Darien Gap.

Jul 8, 2024

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

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

HIAS, DAFI and UNHCR have provided 145 refugee and internally displaced students with scholarships to complete their university studies.

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

A daughter of refugees herself, Maria Sanchez now devotes her time to serving migrants making the journey across the Darién Gap.

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

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

HIAS' economic inclusion programs have transformed women's lives in Colombia.