Ecuador

Resources

Pastoral Social de Ambato

Published: 6 Oct 2016

The Comité Pro Refugiados also runs (in partnership with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Diocese of Ambato) the Pastoral Social programme, which has a separate office. The programme works to implement primary healthcare and micro-credit schemes to contribute to the improvement of the conditions of life of families of urban and rural communities,…

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Published: 6 Oct 2016

The NRC provides legal assistance (legal aid, advocacy) for victims of forced displacement, in particular with regard to housing, land and property rights, and for victims of sexual and gender-based violence. They provide orientation information, counselling and education programmes for displaced children and adolescents, and also promote and advocate for changes in policy to ensure…

HIAS (The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society)

Published: 6 Oct 2016

HIAS provide humanitarian assistance, psychological help, and integration/self-sufficiency programmes. The Centre for Information and Orientation (CINOR) provides information for refugees and asylum seekers on their legal rights and available social services, including micro-credit and job opportunities.

Fundación Ambiente y Sociedad (FAS)

Published: 6 Oct 2016

FAS, a partner of UNHCR, is an NGO whose objective is to contribute to sustainable development in Ecuador, fostering the application of science and technology, with the aim of promoting an equitable use of natural resources, improvement in the quality of life of its inhabitants and the cultural development of Ecuadorian peoples. Provides training to…

Defensoría del Pueblo

Published: 6 Oct 2016

Sponsors and protects refugees who feel like their rights have been violated.

COOPI

Published: 6 Oct 2016

Basic humanitarian assistance and community development.

Contigo Ecuador

Published: 6 Oct 2016

Refugee association for Colombian-run businesses, including a magazine to promote legal and social rights of refugees and migrants in Ecuador.