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RMRP 2024 END-YEAR REPORT

results of THE implementation of the rmrp 2024

PEOPLE REACHED

In 2024, R4V partners reached 1.49 million refugees, migrants, and members of affected host communities across 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), delivering a wide range of multisectoral assistance. The Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan (RMRP) 2024 was implemented by 341 organizations, including UN agencies, national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, academic institutions, government entities, private sector actors, and faith-based organizations. Among them, 47 were led by migrants and refugees. Notably, the share of refugee- and migrant-led organizations participating in the response as appealing partners increased to 64 in the RMRP 2025-2026, up from 46 in the RMRP 2023-2024, reflecting growing localization and leadership by affected communities.  

 

MONITORING OF THE RMRP 2024

FUNDING OF THE RMRP 2024

Working Groups and Cross-Cutting Themes

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Information on R4V, the RMRP and partner organizations

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What is R4V?

In April 2018 the UN Secretary-General directed IOM and UNHCR to coordinate the regional response to the situation of refugees and migrants from Venezuela. As a result, the Inter-Agency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants from Venezuela (R4V) was established as a forum to coordinate the response efforts across 17 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

What is the RMRP?

The Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan (RMRP) has since 2018 served as a strategic regional response plan and advocacy tool to support country and sub-regional operations and to ensure the most pressing humanitarian, protection and integration needs of migrants and refugees in the 17 countries covered by R4V, as well as those of host communities, were met.

The RMRP 2024, an evidence-based response plan, presented operational response priorities, activities, and financial requirements addressing the gaps faced by refugees and migrants in meeting their basic needs. These gaps were identified in the Refugee and Migrant Needs Analysis (RMNA) 2023, which used primary data collection and secondary data analysis across the region.

The following response plan, the RMRP 2025-2026, was launched in December 2024. In 2025, the response plans targets 1.79 million people, including migrants, refugees and affected host communities. A total of 229 partner organizations across R4V countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are included in the appeal.

RMRP 2024 partner organizations

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants (CAREF) Comisión Episcopal de la Pastoral de Migrantes e Itinerantes Panamerican Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Red de Investigaciones en Derechos Humanos – CONICET (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas) HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation International Organization for Migration (IOM) Munasim Kullakita Foundation United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Manos Veneguayas Association Asociación Civil El Paso Jesuit Migrant Service (JMS) UruVene International Labour Organization (ILO) CPUED Idas y Vueltas Association Caritas Bolivia Red Cross Bolivia United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UNWOMEN) Mirares Save the Children International (SCI) World Food Programme (WFP) Red Cross Argentina Fundación Scalabrini Bolivia Fundación Quimera HIAS Plataforma de Personas que Ejercen Trabajo Sexual Young Potential Development Ecuador SA (LAB XXI) SOS Children’s Villages Solidarity and Action Asociation Asociación Venezuela en Ecuador AC ActionAid CARE ChildFund International Permanent Human Rights defense Committee (CDH) Kimirina Coorporation Danielle’s Children Fund (DCF) Alas de Colibrí Foundation Foundation of the Americas (FUDELA) Educational Foundation Rada Lunita Lunera Foundation Panamerican Development Foundation Takuna Foundation Tarabita Foundation Terranueva Foundation Institute of Natural and Cultural Heritage (IPANC) Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Diálogo Diverso German Development Cooperation Agency GIZ Asociación Civil Lluvia Arcoiris Asociación de Venezolanos en Eloy Alfaro Asociación de Ciudadanos Migrantes Por Venezuela World Bank Development and Self-Management Center International Committee for the Development of People (CISP) COOPI – International Cooperation Foundation Corporación de Desarrollo de Ambato y Tungurahua Red Cross Ecuador Cuso International Caritas Ecuador Fundación Doña Milagros Ending Violence Against Migrants Fondo Ecuatoriano Populorum Progressio Fundación Hermandad Integrada por la Solidaridad del Inmigrante Foundation for the Integration and Development of Latin America (FIDAL) Organized Front of Venezuelans for Service and Assistance Association Fundación Arupo AVSI Foundation CRISFE Foundation Fundación Esquel Fundación Haciendo Panas Fundación MUEVE Fundación Mujer & Mujer Humanity & Inclusion iMMAP Inc. IMPACT Initiatives (REACH) International Rescue Committee (IRC) Las Reinas Pepiadas

Mision Scalabriniana – Ecuador United Nations Programme for Human Settlements (UN Habitat) Plan International RET International Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Vision World Council of Credit Unions Fundación Manos Venezolanas Fundación Honrar la Vida Asociación de Venezolanos y Refugiados en el Estado de Amazonas Associação Venezuelana em Campo Grande Casa Venezuela Irmandade sem Fronteiras Rede Internacional de Ação Comunitária – Interação Associação Venezuela Global Banho de Cidadania – Recife Caritas Rio de Janeiro Serviço Pastoral dos Migrantes do Nordeste Pastoral Service for Migrants National Caritas São Paulo Institute for Migration and Human Rights (IMDH) Jesuit Service for Migrants and Refugees (JSMR) ASBRAD – Associação Brasileira de Defesa da Mulher da Infância e da Juventude Caritas Brazil Caritas Manaus Associação Hermanitos Compassiva Mana Institute Museu A CASA Refúgio 343 IEB – Instituto Internacional de Educação do Brasil Caritas Parana Migrant Service Center (CAM) Fraternity Without Borders Center for Integrated Studies and Programs for Sustainable Development (CIEDS) Fraternity – International Humanitarian Federation Salvation Army Vale da Benção Educational and Charitable Association (AEBVB) Missão Paz Caritas Switzerland Movimiento de Integración y Liberación Homosexual International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) Caritas Chile Amigos Migrantes Sin Fronteras ONG Migrantes por el Maule Inmigrante Feliz Association Compromiso Migrante INCAMI – Instituto Católico Chileno de Migración Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Fundación Humano y Libre Asociación de Venezolanos en México ASOCIACION DE EMPRESARIOS VENEZOLANOS EN MÉXICO Asociación de Mujeres Venezolanas en México City of Knowledge Fundación Activados Panamá Fundación Espacio Creativo Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Panamerican and Caribbean Union for Human Rights Coalición por Venezuela Action against Hunger OXFAM Acción y Desarrollo Sección Peruana de Amnistía Internacional Angeles del Camino Asociacion Proteccion Poblacion Vulnerable Apurimac ETS ASOCIACIÓN DE VENEZOLANOS EN TRUJILLO Centro de Atencion Psicosocial (CAPS) Asociación Caritas Madre de Dios Caritas Peru Ronald McDonald House CCEFIRO Association Centro de Desarrollo Humano CEDRO CESAL CHS Alternativo Consejo Interreligioso del Perú – Religiones por la Paz Red Cross Peru Encuentros SJS (Servicio Jesuita de la Solidaridad)

Asociación Fundación contra el Hambre Perú Foro Salud Callao Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung Instituto de Democracia y Derechos Humanos – Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Instituto de Promoción del Desarrollo Solidario Lutheran World Relief MAG-The Bay Movimiento Migrante OCASIVEN Pasos Firmes Programa de Soporte a la autoayuda de personas seropositivas Asociación Quinta Ola Asociación Misioneros de San Carlos Scalabrinianos Si, Da Vida Partners in Health German Sparkassenstiftung Latin America and the Caribbean (DSIK) TECHO Terre des Hommes Suisse Cayetano Heredia University Unión Venezolana en Perú VeneActiva Venezuelan’s International Care Assistance ASOCIACIÓN VENEINTEGRA We World GVC Blumont Centro de Servicios para al capacitación Laboral y el Desarrollo Japan Agency for Development and Emergency Más Igualdad Perú PRISMA Fundación Pro-Integración Inclusión y Participación VeneAruba Solidaria Caritas Willemstad Human Rights Defence Curaçao Salú pa Tur Foundation Venex Curaçao Foundation Asociación Aves Colonia Foundation of Venezuelans in the Dominican Republic (FUNCOVERD) Dominican Institute for Integrated Development Heartland Alliance International (HAI) Fundación Venezolanos en San Cristóbal Globalizate Radio Venezuelan Emigrant Foundation (FEV) Rape Crisis Society of Trinidad and Tobago Living Water Community Caribbean Centre for Human Rights Catholic Commission for Social Justice/Archdiocese’s Ministry For Migrant And Refugees La Casita Hispanic Cultural Centre The Heroes Foundation Chosen Hands (Arts and Wellness Program) ACTED Alianza por la Solidaridad Caritas Germany Red Cross Colombia Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Lutheran World Federation Halü Bienestar Humano Foundation (HALU) Fundación Operación Libertad Internacional Fundación Venezuela & Colombia Samaritan’s Purse Solidarités International ZOA ASOCIACIÓN ALAS DE LIBERTAD MANOS DE AMOR, BENDICIONES Y GRATITUD Asociación Mujeres Positivas Activas Asociación Deredez por las victimas de frontera connacionales IsraAID Corporación Dios nos Brinda una Segunda Oportunidad Fundación Aires de Esperanza Fundación RadaBer Profamilia Association Corporación Alianza Humanitaria Tricolor De Pana Que Sí Fundación Cultural Simón Bolívar Fundación Sin Frontera Manizales GOAL LLANOVENCOL Malteser International Mercy Corps United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) FUNDACION REDHUMANIST Fundación Alianzas Solidarias Fundación Brisas del Norte Fundación Tierra de Paz Welcome Venezuela Americares Foundation MedGlobal

Patricia left Venezuela unaware that she would never return. As a microbiologist, her work took her to a Conference in Costa Rica, where she was forced to stay after her husband warned her that her safety back home was at risk. 

Left alone for nine months while she worked to bring her family over, she had to start from scratch. She first found an empty house to live in, where she cried herself to sleep every night, but a network of Costa Rican friends helped her rebuild her life. “They came with beds, a fridge, a coffee maker, a blender, sheets, towels, clothes…” Patricia recalls. “I had no way to thank them enough.”

When her family arrived, their adaptation was far from easy. Her children faced discrimination at school. Her husband had to learn how to bake since his accounting degree still hasn’t been recognized. Patricia, with determination, perseverance, and the support of organizations, including R4V partners, that helped her structure her business and secure seed capital, has opened her own practice, offering everything from acupuncture to reiki to restore her patients’ health.

Today, after overcoming the immense emotional challenge of starting over, they feel grateful. In Costa Rica they’ve found warmth, stability, security, and freedom: “While we were waiting for our residency, we couldn’t travel. Now, I dream of traveling the world and sharing what I know.”

Miguel Henriquez arrived in Chile with the hope of giving his daughter, Sofía, a better life. Born with a disability, she had not been receiving the care she needed in Venezuela. Miguel made the journey first, but due to changes in visa regulations, he had to endure a seven-month wait before reuniting with his wife and daughter.

His background as a distinguished violin teacher and orchestra conductor and the support of family and friends were the key elements to help Miguel find work at a school. As he settled into this new chapter, he set his sights on an ambitious goal: creating a string orchestra. Today, that vision is not only a reality but a thriving space for social transformation, uniting 80 students from various nationalities and a team of both Chilean and foreign educators. Miguel has been able to follow his passion while inspiring his students and teaching them values such as discipline, teamwork, and respect.

His story is a testament to resilience and the power of art. Through music, he rebuilt his life in a new country, secured the care and education his daughter needed, and made a lasting impact on the community that embraced him. “As migrants, we have crossed a line that someone once drew to divide us. It is our responsibility to contribute so that those divisions disappear for good,” he reflects.

Adriana arrived in Colombia in 2019 with her husband and children in search for a better future, leaving behind her life in Venezuela as a primary school teacher. They crossed the border on foot and traveled through several cities before settling in Bogotá. “We sold food on the street, but many times, it wasn’t enough to cover the rent,” Adriana recalls. Despite the uncertainty and the distance from their loved ones, they never gave up.

Over time, Adriana found a life-changing opportunity through ‘Driving Together’, a program led by the Bogotá Mayor’s Office and an R4V partner organization. The initiative helps refugees and migrants secure formal employment as public transportation drivers.

Although she had never driven a vehicle before, Adriana embraced the challenge and trained to become a zonal bus operator. “I was full of doubt and fear,” she admits, “but I received support every step of the way. We had access to psychosocial assistance, financial aid, professional training, and funding to obtain our driver’s licenses.” Her husband also found work in the same transportation system.

Today, with access to healthcare, education, and labor benefits, the family secures stability and feels fully integrated into the community. With optimism and determination, they continue shaping their future in Colombia, grateful for the opportunities they have received and committed to contributing to the country that has welcomed them.

Although Ana Graciela studied law in Venezuela, at 43, and now living in Peru, she discovered a new path in life through baking and Venezuelan cuisine, alongside her partner, Kathy. Kneading Dreams is a business born from a craving: Ana Graciela wanted tequeños, and Kathy, with her culinary skills, made them to perfection. Inspired by that small success, they invested a small amount of capital, purchased additional ingredients, and launched their business.

Today, Kneading Dreams not only sustains them in Peru but also allows them to support their families in Venezuela. Their workdays begin at 4:00 a.m. and can extend until 11:00 p.m., but every sacrifice has been worthwhile. “Through our food, we’ve managed to touch the hearts and palates of our customers, both Peruvians and Venezuelans,” explains Ana Graciela.

They dream of continuing to grow and establish themselves in Peru, a country that has welcomed them with warmth and made them feel at home. The name of their business reflects their journey: like dough, dreams are shaped with patience and dedication.

Alberto arrived in the Dominican Republic seven years ago with only $100 in his pocket.  He traveled with a couple of friends, but none of them knew anyone in the country. When the money ran out, he was left without a place to stay and spent entire days searching for work. Despite the uncertainty, he never gave up, and eventually secured a job in construction, where he had to endure poor working conditions.

As the challenges grew, his friends decided to return to Venezuela, but Alberto chose to stay and keep fighting for a better future. Although it was difficult to remain alone, he was fortunate to meet Rachel, a Dominican-Venezuelan woman whose solidarity ultimately saved his life. “I became seriously ill, suffering from kidney issues and contracting COVID. I almost died,” Alberto José recalls. “She was there for me, without asking for anything in return, as payment for food or rent. Everything she did came from her generous heart.”

Rachel became a motherly figure during this critical time, with her support Alberto José found the strength to recover and continue pushing forward. Today, he has rebuilt his life and works at Rachel’s restaurant, working toward his dream of being reunited with his children, whom he had to leave behind in Venezuela.

At 38 years old, Delismar made the difficult decision to leave Venezuela with her two-year-old daughter, hoping to reunite with her daughter’s father in Ecuador. The journey was five days of anguish and desperation; she set out with little money and few supplies, lacked the necessary exit permit for her baby, crossed violent and dangerous rivers, and encountered hostile individuals who showed no compassion.

Despite holding a degree in nursing, Delismar took on various jobs in Ecuador to support her family after her daughter’s father left for another country shortly after their arrival. Once she gained some stability, driven by her passion for helping others, she launched an initiative to empower the women in her community, many of whom were survivors of gender-based violence.

Her project, Union of Venezuelan, Ecuadorian, and Colombian Women Weaving Hope, provides women with support networks, entrepreneurship and parenting workshops, cultural gatherings, medical brigades, and clothing donations. She also created a children’s library for the community and a football and music school for local youth.

To bring her vision to life, Delismar has received support from humanitarian and development organizations, but above all, she has relied on her unwavering determination, becoming a pillar of strength for an entire community. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the role migrants can play as agents of change and hope. “Everyone thinks migration is something terrible, but it’s not,” says Delismar. “I came with a project and promised myself I would see it through. If I had to break barriers, I would.”

Emily and Rafael had to sell their car when they made the difficult decision to leave Venezuela, in search of a better life for their children. It was the only way they could afford the journey to Brazil. After an emotional farewell, their arduous journey began. “The trip was terrible,” recalls Rafael. “The children were crying, they were asking for water, we couldn’t even take them to the bathroom. On top of that, the bus was extremely small and had no air conditioning.”

They found hope in Brazil where they were welcomed with humanitarian support and given access to legal documents, shelter, and essential services. They also received medical care, which was especially critical for Rafael. He lost a leg in Venezuela and needed a new prosthesis—something that had been impossible to obtain back home.

Now, under the government’s Operation Welcome which is supported by R4V partners, they’re waiting for a job placement that will give them the stability they need. They are staying in a shelter while awaiting relocation to a city with job opportunities. Rafael, a former public administrator in Venezuela, is willing to take any job that allows him to provide for his family: “All I need is a decent job so I can give my children a good education.”

Every night, they wonder when they will see their loved ones again, but they are certain they made the right choice. Grateful to Brazil, they have begun learning Portuguese to contribute their skills and hard work to the country that welcomed them. “I don’t understand Portuguese yet, and it’s difficult,” Rafael admits, “but we have to adapt because we know how much we can achieve here.”

Oriana, 22, arrived in Argentina with her family at the age of 17. As a minor in Venezuela, she had never worked, so the search for her first job filled her with anxiety. “A woman asked me to distribute flyers at a shopping mall,” Oriana recalls. “When I returned empty-handed, in the middle of a heavy rainstorm, she was surprised and offered me a job at her beauty salon.”

Although she had to sacrifice her free time to study and work at the same time, that job enabled her to obtain the necessary documents to live in Argentina and learn much of what she now knows about aesthetics. She gained so much knowledge that, one day, she found the courage to become independent and start her own business. “Before I could financially launch my business, I worked hard,” Oriana explains. “I worked extra hours, covered shifts at other locations, and even worked on Sundays.”

She started by offering services at clients’ homes, but eventually, she was able to rent a space for her studio. Thanks to her dedication and the entrepreneurship courses she received from R4V partner organizations, she has successfully established her business. Now, with permanent residency and studies in cosmetology, Oriana continues to expand her business and set new goals. “I love what I do,” she says. “What I love most is seeing my clients happy.”