Colombia

Colombia

HIAS Colombia hosts the largest population of Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean, with more than 2.8 million residing in the country. In recent years, Colombia has also received around 845,000 returnees from Venezuela and this number is increasing. Many of these returnees have been living abroad for significant periods of time.

HIAS helps displaced people access important services and support so they can safely rebuild their lives with dignity. HIAS Colombia focuses on supporting single women, women-headed households, survivors of violence, victims of the armed conflict, and vulnerable populations.

HIAS Colombia works with Venezuelan refugees and migrants, Colombian returnees, internally displaced people, and host communities.

165,000+

people have received services from HIAS Colombia through May 2025

Our Work in Colombia

HIAS Colombia focuses on the prevention of and response to violence against women, girls, and vulnerable populations, as well as providing community-based mental health and psychosocial support, economic empowerment, and protection actions. Working closely with government institutions, partner organizations, the private sector, and refugee, migrant, and host communities, HIAS Colombia promotes local integration and access to rights and services. HIAS operates with the support of AECID, DAFI, ECHO, NIH, the Hilton Foundation, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and UNHCR Colombia.

Provide Legal Support

Promote Economic Empowerment

Support Community Mental Health

End Violence Against Women and Girls
Provide Legal Support

Impact Story

Displaced Students Pursue Their Dreams in Colombia

145 displaced students received a scholarship to complete their university studies with the support of HIAS, DAFI, and UNHCR in Colombia and Ecuador. The program also provides students with psychological support during their studies to teach them stress reduction techniques, as well as with cash and voucher assistance (CVA) to cover their basic needs.

Read more

Read Memorias HIAS Colombia 2024 here.

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.