Ecuador

Ecuador

HIAS and UN Women collaborate on the Caminando project to promote economic empowerment and women's rights. (Luis Felipe Camacho for HIAS)
HIAS Ecuador | Support For Refugees In Ecuador | 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

Contact

HIAS Ecuador

+593 96 316 1400 / 02 3825770

Ecuador is currently hosting approximately 545,770 refugees and migrants, of whom 474,945 are from Venezuela. The country is also host to refugees and migrants from Colombia, Haiti, and Peru.

HIAS works to build development processes and protective environments that promote the well-being, recognition of rights, and comprehensive inclusion of refugees, migrants, and the host community in Ecuador.

HIAS works with government institutions, partner agencies, and the private sector to promote inclusion and the development of sustainable livelihoods through community-based programs and humanitarian assistance. HIAS’ strategy in Ecuador focuses on a case management approach that provides families with personalized and comprehensive assistance.

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 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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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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Resources

Nov 02, 2023

Now I Know It’s Violence

Nov 02, 2023

This report explores the lessons learned during the implementation of the 'Positive Masculinities' curriculum module run by HIAS in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This curriculum module was part of the gender-based violence prevention program in the Andean region, funded by the US Department of State.

Impact Story

Helping Refugees Find Housing & Community in Ecuador

Since 2018, Airbnb has partnered with HIAS to provide temporary housing for refugees and other displaced people in a number of countries, including Ecuador — which hosts thousands of people displaced by crises in Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries.

HIAS’ services are free. If someone tries to charge you for services claiming they represent HIAS, please report it at our confidential email address: ethics@hias.org. HIAS has a zero-tolerance policy on fraud and corruption. 

For any other inquiries please email us at info@hias.org.

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