The initiatives implemented by UNHCR aim to find sustainable and lasting solutions to facilitate the exercise of rights by the populations it serves, complementing and strengthening the capacities of institutions and other relevant actors.

Sectors and Areas of Specialization

• Durable Solutions
  • Integration, Reintegration
  • Resettlement
  • Voluntary return
• Livelihoods
  • Cash and voucher assistance
  • Coexistence with local communities
  • Community mobilization
  • Microfinance, microcredit and revolving loan funds
  • Self-reliance
  • Technical and vocational education and training

Geographic Focus

• To Guatemala
  • Department of Huehuetenango
  • Department of Escuintla
  • Department of Suchitepequez
  • Department of Santa Rosa
  • Department of Sacatepequez
  • Department of Alta Verapaz
  • Department of San Marcos
  • Department of Chimaltenango
  • Department of Izabal
  • Department of Jutiapa
  • Department of Chiquimula
  • Department of Quiché
  • Department of Quetzaltenango
  • Department of Alta Verapaz
  • Department of Petén

Expected Results

• Outcome 1: Integration 
  • Overall Objective: To promote the sustainable socio-economic integration of refugees, asylum-seekers and other persons with international protection needs as displaced persons and returnees, strengthening their autonomy, resilience and access to decent livelihood opportunities, through coordinated actions with public, private, community and development actors.
• Main actions:
  • Strengthening employability and job training b. Implement technical training programs (in partnership with MINTRAB, DIGEEX, INTECAP, and digital platforms such as Coursera).
  • Develop short diplomas geared toward market demand (e.g., operators, drivers, tourism, digital technologies).
  • Facilitate job placement with companies and municipalities under the framework of the Solidarity Cities initiative, with psychosocial support.
  • Promoting entrepreneurship.

Selection Criteria

• Local experience and presence
• Project management
• Cost effectiveness
• Accountability to communities and community relationsÿ
• Access/security considerations

For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.