Ongoing political turmoil, socio-economic instability and an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has triggered the largest displacement in Latin America’s recent history. Since 2015, approximately 4.5 million refugees and migrants have left the country seeking a more stable situation elsewhere. Thousands are fleeing on foot, without knowledge of their final destination.
Many of the displaced population have entered Ecuador, with some moving on to destinations like Chile while others are remaining in the country itself. There are approximately 330,000 Venezuelan migrants and refugees being hosted in Ecuador.
4.5 MILLION VENEZUELANS HAVE LEFT
330,000+ MIGRANTS & REFUGEES IN ECUADOR
LARGEST DISPLACEMENT IN REGION’S HISTORY
GlobalMedic partnered with UNICEF in 2018 and 2019 to support Venezuelan families entering Ecuador through the delivery of 1,210 Hygiene Kits and 81 Family Emergency Kits.
The Hygiene Kits included items like soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, body wash. We also included Aquatab Water Purification Tablets to provide families with a source of clean drinking water. The Family Emergency Kits contained basic hygiene items and a Rainfresh Household Water Purification Unit, providing families with access to clean water for up to one year.
