Topic: Costa Rica

Mar 4, 2024

In honor of International Women's Day, we honor inspiring refugee women who fled their home countries and built new lives abroad.

Jul 31, 2023

After fleeing to Costa Rica from her native Nicaragua, Erika Sanchez opened her own restaurant through the help of HIAS' Graduation Model Approach.

Jun 30, 2023

Many HIAS offices across the globe commemorated World Refugee Day with activities, learning, and celebration.

Jun 30, 2022

As a political and LGBTQ activist, Magdiel Galeano Gómez had to flee Nicaragua after multiple attempts on his life. With HIAS Costa Rica by his side, he and his husband were able to build new lives – and a thriving ecologically-friendly business.

Jun 3, 2022

For several years the number of asylum applications in Costa Rica has increased dramatically.

Jul 7, 2020

HIAS has rapidly created systems to protect refugees facing emergencies and to deliver aid to them during the pandemic.

Jul 2, 2019

A trip to Costa Rica shows how HIAS sees upholding the dignity of refugees as central to its mission.

Jul 26, 2018

Last week HIAS Costa Rica led a ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Pro Bono Declaration of the Americas.

Apr 30, 2018

“This powerful new coalition will expand the reach of our work and provide refugees and asylum seekers with vital and timely legal advice."

Feb 14, 2018

On February 13, 2017, HIAS began assisting refugees in Costa Rica. 12 months later, we're exceeding expectations.