Topic: Panama
HIAS has been operating in Panama since 2010. HIAS Panama supports refugees and migrants at risk of gender-based violence in the Darién Gap and on the border with Costa Rica. In Panama City, HIAS runs mental health and economic inclusion programs to support displaced people to integrate into host communities and achieve self-reliance.
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Oct 8, 2021
Protecting Refugees in Both Body and Mind
Oct 8, 2021
On World Mental Health Day hear about the dedication of HIAS staff.
Jun 23, 2021
A High-Level Visit for HIAS Offices in Panama and Ecuador
Jun 23, 2021
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met with HIAS clients in Panama and Ecuador.
Nov 20, 2020
Trying to Help Refugees into the Workplace? Now There’s an App for That.
Nov 20, 2020
It’s often hard for refugees to find jobs, but what if there were an app to help them? HIAS is now partnering with SkillLab to promote economic integration for refugees in Ecuador, Peru, and Panama.
Sep 29, 2020
HIAS Leaders Speak at UNHCR Forum For NGOs
Sep 29, 2020
HIAS's international program teams played a key role at the 2020 UNHCR-NGO Global Annual Consultations.
Aug 12, 2020
Cell Phones Become a Lifeline For Refugees Struggling With Mental Health
Aug 12, 2020
As therapy sessions become phone calls and support groups become WhatsApp group texts, HIAS clients count on phones, chat apps, and even social media to stay in touch with counselors and peers.
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.
Apr 1, 2020
Ensuring Refugees’ Basic Needs During Pandemic
Apr 1, 2020
HIAS is assisting many people in crisis and adversely affected by COVID-19: they need to purchase basic needs and buy goods to help prevent the spread of the virus, and have access to food and shelter.
Jan 31, 2019
Job Fair Makes Things More Fair for Refugees in Panama
Jan 31, 2019
In Panama, HIAS helped provide trainings and empowerment sessions to more than 80 refugees to help them find jobs.
Jun 23, 2016
Photos: See How Refugees Around the World Celebrate World Refugee Day
Jun 23, 2016
On June 20, 2016, World Refugee Day celebrations around the world honored the bravery and perseverance of the millions of men, women and children who are refugees today—and also provided an opportunity for refugees themselves to have a bit of fun.
Aug 20, 2015
Refugee Turned Entrepreneur Builds a Business in Panama
Aug 20, 2015
When paramilitaries invaded Paola's hometown in Columbia*, she fled with her two young grandchildren to Panama. In order to support herself and her grandchildren, she sells tamales made from corn she grows herself. Now her business is expanding, with a little help from HIAS.