Topic: Ecuador

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 20, 2023

Sabrina Lustgarten, who served as HIAS Ecuador's first country director, reflects on how the organization's work in the country set the tone for HIAS' expansion across the world.

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.

Sep 1, 2023

Claudia Gomez and Isabela Ruiz participated in the Entrepreneurship School with a Gender Lens with HIAS Ecuador, and now they now have a successful business selling vegan snacks.

Aug 3, 2023

In an interview, Heidi Lehmann discusses HIAS' nuanced approach to LGBTQ refugees and her experience hosting a gay Syrian man in her home.

Jun 30, 2023

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

May 16, 2023

HIAS' response to the disaster has persisted long after the ground stopped shaking.

Jun 29, 2022

When Daniela arrived as a refugee in Ecuador with her husband and young son, they faced difficulty and uncertainty. Thanks to HIAS, Airbnb, and local hosts who open up their homes to refugees, she now feels supported and embraced by her local community.

Dec 22, 2021

2021 may not have been much better than 2020, but HIAS remained committed to providing vital services worldwide, reaching more than 1.1 million displaced people.

Aug 25, 2021

As resettlement agencies around the world prepare to welcome tens of thousands of Afghans evacuated from Kabul, finding housing for the new arrivals is a significant challenge. Airbnb stepped up.