Our economic inclusion programs ensure that refugees have economic opportunities to earn sustainable income and start their lives anew.
Promote Economic Inclusion
Panama
A HIAS staff member poses at the attention point at San Vicente. San Vicente, Panama. August 3, 2023. (Tarina Rodríguez for HIAS)
Country Director
Oliver Bush
Office Locations
Chiriqui, Darién, Panama City
Founded
2010
Staff Size
35
Contact
+507 391 5171
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.
Panama is also a critical transit point for people from the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and South America.
11,000
people reached directly through services in 2021
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, UNFPA, ECHO, AECID, and the Hilton Foundation.
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.
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.
Provide Legal Support
Our economic inclusion programs ensure that refugees have economic opportunities to earn sustainable income and start their lives anew.
Promote Economic Inclusion
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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