Latin America and the Caribbean
Colombia ranks 83 out of 189 on the Human Development Index (HDI). CARE International primarily works in Colombia with refugees and vulnerable groups to help encourage social and community cohesion.
CARE International has been present in Latin America since 1954, and in 2018 began scaling up efforts to meet growing needs in the region. The humanitarian situation in Colombia remains complex and critical for affected Colombians, mostly in rural areas. COVID-19, climate change, natural disasters, violence factors, and socio-economic instability exacerbate the situation for many.
Of Venezuela's neighboring countries, Colombia has received the largest number of refugees fleeing political and economic instability. Venezuelans in Colombia face xenophobia, and we work to help limit the strain on host communities and encourage social cohesion.
CARE Colombia works with both refugees and members of host communities, particularly people in vulnerable groups such as women, adolescents, and members of the LGBTQI+ population.
Colombia ranks third as a receiving country for migrants and refugees worldwide. In 2023 at least 2.9 million migrants are expected to pursure permanent status. Of these, at least 80% are considered to be in need of humanitarian assistance or socioeconomic integration.
Since 2018 CARE has been working with partners to address gaps which undermine women’s meaningful participation in decision-making in humanitarian contexts.
“Before COVID, the community didn’t really pay attention to us. Now we have a lot of power to make change – when we talk, people listen. It’s completely changed how we are perceived and treated.” - Female health worker, Uganda
This combined Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) provides information and observations on the different needs, capacities and coping strategies of Venezuelan women, men, and LGBTIQ+ individuals in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
In FY2024, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
