Health and protection services for vulnerable people - Multi-Country - 2023

March 2023 - More than 7 million people have fled Venezuela since 2015. Many of them reside in Colombia but others are in transit in Colombia to countries such as Ecuador and Peru. The refugee and migrant crisis continues to create significant humanitarian needs in the region while also exacerbating the effects of long-standing violence and armed conflict. With GAC’s support this project is helping to improve access to life-saving protection and health services to vulnerable people in Colombia and Venezuela. The project will provide gender-responsive protection and health services including SRH through the deployment of mobile teams. Project activities include: (1) providing primary health care services including SRH through the deployment mobile health teams;( 2) providing comprehensive protection services including GBV case management psychosocial and legal support; and (3) raising awareness on GBV and SRH and protection and health services available.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved access to health services; (2) improved access to protection services; and (3) improved health and protection referral systems on both sides of the border. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.