Topic: Darien Gap

May 29, 2026

As thousands have been forced into a 'reverse migration' due to shifting U.S. immigration policies, HIAS is still providing aid in Panama.

Sep 19, 2025

HIAS and Médecins du Monde (MdM), with financial support from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), responded to the urgent protection and health needs of people crossing the perilous Darién Gap.

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.

May 8, 2024

The recent celebration of Passover reminds us that refugee journeys do not end when they arrive in their new home.

Mar 8, 2024

Hester Moore, who oversees HIAS' response to gender-based violence, discusses our approach to the issue in an interview.

Dec 20, 2023

HIAS’ cross-border program for displaced people crossing the Darién Gap and Central America is among the top 10 global best practices designated by the United Nations Network on Migration (UNNM) and the International Migration Review Forum (INMR).

Dec 19, 2023

In a year marked by geopolitical conflict and other challenges, HIAS expanded its services to meet the needs of displaced people worldwide.

Sep 6, 2023

A new report has found that over 21 million people across the region are displaced, an increase of 25% from the previous year. This recent increase has overwhelmed humanitarian organizations and host communities.

Jul 27, 2023

The Biden administration’s asylum ban has had a profound impact not only at the U.S.-Mexico border but throughout the entire Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, where HIAS operates over 70 field offices across 11 countries.