Topic: Costa Rica
16 results
May 21, 2024
Meet Costa Rica’s GBV Expert, Jeacqueline Ocampo
May 21, 2024
Jeacqueline works in Los Chiles to provide women, children, and LGBTQ+ people with GBV prevention and response services.
May 15, 2024
A Wage Employment Program That Makes a Lasting Difference
May 15, 2024
When Rosario fled to Costa Rica, she never imagined that she'd be where she is today. Now, she's got a stable job and is buying a house.
Apr 25, 2024
In Costa Rica, A Legal Team Helps Refugees Start New Lives
Apr 25, 2024
Our team of expert lawyers support people fleeing from persecution to obtain asylum, work permits, and more in Costa Rica.
Mar 4, 2024
Inspiring Refugees to Know for International Women’s Day
Mar 4, 2024
In honor of International Women's Day, we honor inspiring refugee women who fled their home countries and built new lives abroad.
Jul 31, 2023
A Refugee Explores Her Culinary Passion in Costa Rica
Jul 31, 2023
After fleeing to Costa Rica from her native Nicaragua, Erika Sanchez opened her own restaurant through the help of HIAS' Graduation Model Approach.
Jun 30, 2023
World Refugee Day: A Global Look Back
Jun 30, 2023
Many HIAS offices across the globe commemorated World Refugee Day with activities, learning, and celebration.
Jun 30, 2022
Economic Inclusion Programs Help LGBTQ Activist Build a Business – and a New Life
Jun 30, 2022
As a political and LGBTQ activist, Magdiel Galeano Gómez had to flee Nicaragua after multiple attempts on his life. With HIAS Costa Rica by his side, he and his husband were able to build new lives – and a thriving ecologically-friendly business.
Jun 3, 2022
Nicaraguan Asylum Seekers Keep Heading to Costa Rica
Jun 3, 2022
For several years the number of asylum applications in Costa Rica has increased dramatically.
Jul 7, 2020
Taking the Lead in Emergency Assistance
Jul 7, 2020
HIAS has rapidly created systems to protect refugees facing emergencies and to deliver aid to them during the pandemic.
Jul 2, 2019
Helping with Dignity in Costa Rica
Jul 2, 2019
A trip to Costa Rica shows how HIAS sees upholding the dignity of refugees as central to its mission.