Guyana

Guyana

HIAS program participant Alejandra Ortega talks with a HIAS worker in Georgetown, Guyana, June 12, 2023. (Fidal Bassier for HIAS)
HIAS Guyana | Support For Refugees In Guyana | HIAS

Country Director

Caroline Githara

Office Locations

Bartica, Georgetown, Mabaruma

Founded

2020

Staff Size

18

Contact

+592 227 6758

Around 29,000 Venezuelans currently live in Guyana. Although the overall migrant population remains small, the challenges are significant — 75% of Venezuelans in Guyana are working in the informal economy and are concentrated in sectors with low pay and challenging working conditions.

There is also a large population of Guyanese returnees from Venezuela, as well as Warao indigenous communities seeking international protection.

HIAS Guyana focuses on helping these groups, particularly single women, women-headed households, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), survivors of torture, older people, people with disabilities and serious medical conditions, and LGBTQ+ refugees.

5,941

people reached directly and indirectly through services and activities in 2021

Our Work

HIAS protects and supports refugees to build new lives and reunite with family members in safety and freedom. In Guyana, HIAS provides a comprehensive response to the challenges faced by refugees and migrants through interventions for GBV prevention and response, community-based mental health and psychosocial support, humanitarian assistance, integration support, and emergency response.

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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As part of HIAS’ commitment to assisting those most in need, we proactively prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters around the world that create displaced populations.

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Respond To Refugee Emergencies | Rapid Response To Refugee Crises | HIAS

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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Our economic inclusion programs ensure that refugees have economic opportunities to earn sustainable income and start their lives anew.

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

What a Hot Dog Cart Can Mean

Sussana Rodriguez took a HIAS workshop with 36 other people and learned basic business skills. With guidance from HIAS and a micro grant to cover initial costs, Rodriguez was able to purchase a hot dog cart, kitchen utensils, and solar panels to power her home where she makes the sausages and juices she sells.

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What a Hot Dog Cart Can Mean

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