2019 CO4007 Psychosocial support and child protection for Venezuelan migrants and Colombian host communities

To address the plight of the Venezuelan migrant population and local Colombian host communities in Bogotá, War Child proposes a holistic emergency intervention, targeted at Venezuelan migrant children, parents and/or caregivers. Our intervention will consist of mental health and psychosocial support services, thereby addressing the psychological and social problems of the migrants and host populations. In addition, we will offer migrant children adequate protection against risks they face on a regular basis, such as violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect. Furthermore, to stimulate the integration of the migrant population into the Colombian host community, we will organize intercultural sports and recreational activities.