Dear friend,

Today, I’m reaching out regarding HIAS’ work to help refugees and asylum seekers
in Guyana, where the pandemic has made a bad situation even worse for the
rapidly growing displaced population.

Nearly 22,000 Venezuelans — more than half of them women — have taken refuge in
Guyana, and that number is rising every day. To meet this pressing, growing
need, HIAS opened offices in Guyana last year to address human trafficking,
gender-based violence, challenges from the pandemic, and the lack of basic
services in the region, even venturing deep into remote areas to deliver
much-needed services to refugees living in poor conditions.

With Guyana closing formal entry points and no longer issuing residence permits,
HIAS will be there to provide refugees with the resources and support they need
in their quest for safety — and we’re counting on you to join us in this crucial
work. Please, your support will go a long way for the families who have left
everything behind and urgently need our help:

Please, will you make a donation of $18 or more today to
provide vital assistance to refugees and asylum seekers in Guyana and around the
world — so they can build new lives in safety during this prolonged crisis?
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Right now, HIAS Guyana is providing refugees with mental health services,
support for gender-based violence, and other vital aid. Every dollar we raise
today will help us supply information technology to the community, set up
English classes, and hire Spanish translators. Your support will also help us
introduce community resources — including a tool library — so people can farm
and build homes.

In 2021 our work to help those who need it most is as vital as ever, and HIAS
will never back down from supporting refugees and their families in situations
of crisis around the world. But our life-changing work simply isn’t possible
without your help, so we’re asking for your immediate support:

If you are in a position to do so, please make a gift of
$18 or more now to support refugees and asylum seekers
rebuilding their lives in Guyana and around the world during the pandemic.
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Thank you for all you do,


Alex Theran
Country Director, HIAS Guyana

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