The Latin America Regional Representative provides technical and policy support in the area, equipping HIAS with the capacity to support the migration, integration, and resource needs of Jewish communities throughout the region, and to extend protection to Jewish individuals and communities seeking migration information and assistance.

HIAS Latin America also provides technical oversight and supports the implementation of regional HIAS programs to assist Colombian refugees in the spirit of Tikkun Olam, which holds that Jews are responsible not only for creating a model society among themselves, but also for the welfare of society at large.

As part of the implementation of the Mexico Plan of Action, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and host governments in Latin America are committed to enhancing refugee protection by promoting self-sufficiency and local integration. Within the framework of the Mexico Plan of Action, HIAS assists Colombian refugees through psychosocial and humanitarian programs in Argentina, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Through a range of activities, the programs support refugees as they seek to re-establish their self-worth as individuals, family members, and members of a community, as an essential step in achieving self-reliance.