GOAL has been working in Colombia since 2019, supporting host communities and Venezuelan refugees who have been exiled from their homeland. Economic turmoil, political unrest, violence and a lack of basic needs such as food and medicine have driven millions from their homes.
Working with local communities
GOAL is currently targeting its response in the border Departments of La Guajira, Atlántico, Santander and Norte Santander, operating from bases in Bogota, Bucaramanga and Barranquilla. The GOAL team in Colombia includes experts in urban resilience, inclusive economic development, early warning and response, protection and logistics.
GOAL’s portfolio of programmes in Colombia will be in excess of US$4 million over the next two years. Key donors include USAID and UN agencies. GOAL is also coordinating with local authorities, international organisations and community leaders.
To support longer term solutions to the migrant crisis, GOAL is supporting inclusive economic development through its Barrio Resiliente, ‘Resilience of the Blue Economy’ and ‘Green Economy’ programmes.
During the March 2021 election, GOAL planned a reduction in field operations and constant monitoring of conditions through its Safety Focal Point