In Colombia, Médecins Sans Frontières focused on assisting people affected by armed conflict. Despite the peace process, a resurgence in violence has led to people in Colombia becoming displaced or traumatised. Many were living in precarious conditions, exposed to violence and disease.
As a result of the dispute between different armed groups, thousands of people have suffered violent attacks, while entire communities have been displaced or live for months confined in their homes.
In addition to the humanitarian situation generated by the armed conflict, Colombia has also received a massive number of migrants from Venezuela in recent years, currently hosting more than 2.5 million people, many in precarious situations.
In Barabcoas, Nariño, we focus on community health, while in Alto Baudó, Chocó, our teams are focused on emergency care and community health.
In all of our projects in Colombia, we also include sexual and reproductive health care to guarantee safe abortion for women who need it.
