We work to protect the right of women, girls, and LGBTQ communities to access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and transforming beliefs that perpetuate GBV.
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Ecuador
HIAS and UN Women collaborate on the Caminando project to promote economic empowerment and women's rights.
(Luis Felipe Camacho for HIAS)
Country Director
Maricela Parra
Office Locations
Ambato, Cuenca, El Coca, Esmeraldas, Guayaquil, Huaquillas, Ibarra, Lago Agrio, Manta, Machala, Quito, San Lorenzo, Santo Domingo, Tulcán
Founded
2003
Staff Size
430
Ecuador currently hosts approximately 72,000 formally-recognized refugees from Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries, including thousands who had fled the armed conflict in Colombia. Between 2017 and June 2022, Ecuador received 11,742 asylum applications, mostly Venezuelans and Colombians. In the last decade Ecuador has become the third largest destination country for refugees and migrants from Venezuela, and by the end of 2022 Ecuador could be hosting as many as 550,000 Venezuelan citizens, in addition to some other 250,000 in transit to other countries.
3,815
people were part of economic inclusion and employment support activities in 2021
Our Work
In Ecuador, HIAS works hand-in-hand with government institutions, partner agencies, and the private sector to promote social and economic inclusion and the development of sustainable livelihoods through community-based psychosocial support and humanitarian assistance. HIAS’ strategy in Ecuador focuses on a case management approach that provides families with personalized and comprehensive assistance.
We provide legal services and support, including free legal representation for asylum seekers so that everyone around the world, including displaced people, can have equal access to their legal rights.
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Our economic inclusion programs ensure that refugees have economic opportunities to earn sustainable income and start their lives anew.
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HIAS’ community-based mental health programs promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by crisis and conflict so they can heal and rebuild their lives.
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We work to protect the right of women, girls, and LGBTQ communities to access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and transforming beliefs that perpetuate GBV.
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Impact Story
José Miguel: A refugee success story in Ecuador
José Miguel Palma Ibarra fled violence in Colombia and faced discrimination and hardship in his adopted home of Ecuador. But with help from HIAS, he’s now a university graduate and architect with a thriving family.
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