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Panama hosts more than 121,600 Venezuelans who have received residence permits, while nearly 2,600 asylum claims from Venezuelans are pending. Additionally, Panama is home to thousands of Central American refugees and migrants.
people reached directly through services in 2023
HIAS Panama helps refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants access dignified and sustainable livelihoods, improving their self-reliance. We collaborate with local communities and NGOs to foster the integration of refugees, creating safe spaces where refugees and members of the host community collaborate on community projects and address shared challenges. HIAS Panama is able to provide assistance to refugees and migrants with the support of UNHCR, UN Women, ECHO, AECID, and the Hilton Foundation.
We help women and girls access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and engaging communities in change.
End Gender-Based Violence
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.
Support Community Mental Health
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.
Provide Legal Support
We help women and girls access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and engaging communities in change.
End Gender-Based Violence
Young refugees that are new to the labor market can encounter many issues when trying to find their first job. That’s why UNHCR, HIAS Panama and Manpower Group developed the “Talent Without Borders” employability program. The program provided young refugees with career advice tailored to labor market demands, skills training workshops, and internship opportunities that improved their long-term integration in Panama.
Read moreIn Ecuador and Panama, HIAS carried out a multi-phase study to better understand, prioritize, and address the psychosocial needs of displaced women and their host communities. HIAS staff developed a five-session MHPSS and protection intervention in collaboration with community representatives. The intervention, called Entre Nosotras, was designed to be delivered by trained community members. HIAS staff tested two versions of the intervention in partnership with University of Copenhagen, Columbia University, and others.
Read MoreThis study will evaluate the appropriateness, acceptability, feasibility, and safety of intervention and research procedures for a cluster randomized comparative effectiveness trial conducted in Ecuador and Panamá with migrant and host community women.
Read moreThis paper describes a community-based participatory approach to MHPSS intervention design incorporating processes to promote local adaptability and fit while maintaining standardized elements of existing MHPSS interventions.
Read moreHIAS’ 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.
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