Reduce the social and economic vulnerability of Venezuelan migrants, primarily women, in Cusco by supporting their mental health, training them in entrepreneurship and job search skills, and providing information and training to legalize their residence status.

In Peru, Venezuelan migrants face increased vulnerability, and are often unable to access public services such as healthcare.

Many are also unable to work in the formal job sector and are forced into low-paying informal jobs, where they are subject to exploitation and abuse. The IAF supports community-led solutions to creating economic opportunity and safe conditions for Venezuelan migrants.

Our grantee partner Instituto de Medio Ambiente y Gnero para el Desarrollo (IMAGEN) will reduce the social and economic vulnerability of Venezuelan migrants, primarily women, in Cusco by supporting their mental health, training them in entrepreneurship and job search skills, and providing information and training to legalize their residence status.

This grant is part of the IAF?s Women INvesting in Growth and Security (WINGS) initiative to empower women as business and community leaders.