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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Venezuela
Day of Access to the Refugee Status Determination Process in Venezuela.
Office Locations
Caracas, Coro, El Callao, El Tigre, Guasdualito, Maracaibo, Puerto Ayacucho, Puerto Ordaz, San Cristóbal, Santa Bárbara del Zulia, Santa Elena de Uairén, Tucupita and Valera.
Founded
2007
Staff Size
145
Contact
In Venezuela, some refugees and members of the host community face protection risks that impact their access to services and welfare. These risks increase their vulnerability and create new challenges.
In this context, HIAS helps people to rebuild their lives with dignity through activities in the following areas: mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), gender-based violence prevention and response (GBV), legal protection, child protection, economic inclusion, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
HIAS offers services to strengthen the individual resources and capacities of its participants and communities by addressing needs, identifying opportunities and building solutions that facilitate sustainable changes in their lifestyle and foster their empowerment. Our approach is holistic, protection focused, and human centered.
HIAS Venezuela supports groups that face greater risks, such as women with dependents, children and adolescents, survivors of gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ people, the elderly, people with disabilities, people from indigenous communities, among others.
101,559
people provided with direct services in 2023
Our Work
Our mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) program includes the provision of individual and group services that promoting wellness, resilience and healthy coping mechanisms in communities. Our gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response program includes case management services for survivors, helping them find protection and wellness. Our legal protection program provides legal information and guidance to promote access to services and rights that respond to the protection needs of the people we serve. Our child protection services include assistance and accompaniment to children, adolescents and their families to access comprehensive services that promote their welfare, integrity and development. Our economic inclusion and livelihoods program enables people to pursue vocational and technical training and encourages them to explore livelihood pathways that foster self-sufficiency. Through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities, we complement our programs in a comprehensive manner, improving the living conditions of communities and families by building healthy and protective environments.
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.
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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.
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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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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