Panama

Panama

A HIAS staff member poses at the attention point at San Vicente. San Vicente, Panama. August 3, 2023. (Tarina Rodríguez for HIAS)

Founded

2010

Contact

+507 391 5171

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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.

43,900

people reached directly through services in 2024

Our Work

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.

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We provide legal support to help displaced people know their rights, have access to protective services—including access to health, employment, and social services—and help them navigate the often-complicated legal systems that lead to permanent status and security.

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Support Community Mental Health

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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A HIAS staff member speaks with a woman and girl about HIAS' programs to address violence against women and girls. End Violence Against Women and Girls | HIAS

We help women and girls access their full potential and live free from violence by supporting survivors, mitigating risks, and engaging communities in change.

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A HIAS legal client sits and talks with a client in this thumbnail for the video

We provide legal support to help displaced people know their rights, have access to protective services—including access to health, employment, and social services—and help them navigate the often-complicated legal systems that lead to permanent status and security.

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Impact Story

Internship Helps Refugees Kickstart Careers

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.

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Partners

UNHCR/IOM Regional Platform for the Venezuela Situation Response (R4V)

UNICEF

AECID

The UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture

Banesco

REDLAC

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.

Together, we can help create a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity.

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