Advance the future of venezuelan refugees and colombians through collaborative programming that increases access to critical legal, protection, health and psychosocial services, as well as livelihoods…

The Department of State Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration awarded a $4.9 million cooperative agreement to Mercy Corps under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere (CFDA 19.518) to advance services for Venezuelan refugees and Colombians from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.

Through four sub-awards, the agreement will increase access to legal aid, health services including sexual and reproductive health, psychosocial support services, and economic opportunities. Glasswing International and Profamilia will provide trauma-informed programming and sexual health services. Corporacion Caribe Afirmativo will establish safe spaces for migrants, refugees and LGBTIQ+ communities in three departments. A fourth sub-awardee will facilitate legal resources and qualifications for refugee and migrant employment. The funding will collaborate delivery of critical protection, health, livelihood and financial inclusion assistance to vulnerable populations in response to outflows from Venezuela.

Advance the future of venezuelan refugees and colombians through collaborative programming that increases access to critical legal, protection, health and psychosocial services, as well as livelihoods and financial inclusion opportunities.