Topic: Costa Rica

Aug 26, 2024

Yoerli's life changed in early 2021. Now, she's living in Costa Rica, where she works for HIAS.

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.

Jul 3, 2024

Here’s how some of our country offices celebrated World Refugee Day this year, and how they decided to show displaced people that they’re not alone.

May 21, 2024

Jeacqueline works in Los Chiles to provide women, children, and LGBTQ+ people with GBV prevention and response services.

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

Our team of expert lawyers support people fleeing from persecution to obtain asylum, work permits, and more in Costa Rica.

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

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

Many HIAS offices across the globe commemorated World Refugee Day with activities, learning, and celebration.

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.