HI operates in the Amazonas and Apure regions to meet the substantial needs of the rural populations living in these areas, which are affected by the consequences of the armed conflict in Colombia. Our programme is developing community initiatives and strengthening community links and protection systems to defuse violence. Our teams are working to create safe and inclusive spaces within communities, and are running awareness-raising sessions on rights, the fight against sexual violence and human trafficking. They place particular emphasis on supporting indigenous women and girls in these regions, by improving access to health services, especially sexual and reproductive health. HI's programme also facilitates access to rehabilitation services, by distributing technical aids for mobility, such as glasses, wheelchairs and walking sticks, and offers psychosocial and mental health support to the most vulnerable.
HI’s teams are also carrying out a project to install sanitation facilities to give people access to water and sanitation. At the same time, they are organising awareness-raising sessions on the risks of disease and distributing, among other things, hygiene products and food. In carrying out these actions, they are particularly sensitive to the needs of populations who are often neglected and have specific needs, such as indigenous populations and women.
HI is also running a project to support young people in the Apure region, with the aim of strengthening their economic and social integration. The programme is supporting the development of economic initiatives launched by young people, helping them to sustain their activity and their income. Our teams are also encouraging greater participation by young people in community life to strengthen cohesion within groups, and carrying out awareness-raising activities to defuse conflicts and develop social dialogue.
