Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Service to vulnerable people in Colombia - 2023 to 2024

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 Colombia while also exacerbating the effects of long-standing violence and armed conflict. Populations with acute humanitarian needs including refugees and migrants have also been significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. With GAC’s support the International Planned Parenthood Federation and Profamilia work to improve access to urgent sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in crisis-affected communities. Project activities include: (1) providing life-saving SRH services in targeted communities through Mobile Health Brigades; (2) distributing dignity kits to most vulnerable populations with an emphasis on women and girls’ needs; and (3) providing comprehensive SGBV response services including case management psychosocial support and improved referral pathways.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved coverage of lifesaving SRH services for the Venezuelan migrant population and host communities; and (2) improved access to quality gender-based violence prevention and mitigation services for migrant and vulnerable populations. The ultimate outcome for this project is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity preserved in countries faced with humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.