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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Guyana
HIAS program participant Alejandra Ortega talks with a HIAS worker in Georgetown, Guyana, June 12, 2023. (Fidal Bassier for HIAS)
Country Director
Caroline Githara
Office Locations
Bartica, Georgetown, Mabaruma
Founded
2020
Staff Size
18
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.
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.
5,941
people reached directly and indirectly through services and activities in 2021
Our Work
In Guyana, HIAS provides a comprehensive response to the situation facing Venezuelan refugees and migrants through interventions for GBV prevention and response, community-based mental health support, humanitarian assistance, and integration. HIAS Guyana works toward the empowerment of refugees through guidance and information, provision of shelter, workshops on local integration, and access to services, all while working with other partners to do more for the host and refugee communities.
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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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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For any other inquiries please email us at info@hias.org.
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