What is the Food Security Sector?
Priority Needs
In 2024, food insecurity among refugees and migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean has reached alarming levels. The food security of refugees and migrants is intrinsically linked to economic opportunities or a lack thereof. The rising cost of living, inflation, and high food prices, along with financial and social barriers, continue to impact food security. These factors, combined with a reliance on informal sector jobs and remittances, have left many Venezuelan refugees and migrants struggling to secure adequate food. Limited access to local support networks and exclusion from underfunded national safety nets have further aggravated food insecurity for refugees and migrants.
This situation is compounded by the diverse nutritional needs of refugee and migrant populations. The challenge is not just about meeting basic food needs but also addressing the specific requirements of children, pregnant and lactating women, girls, and the elderly.
In various countries, refugees and migrants in transit and destination are grappling with severe food insecurity, with many people resorting to coping mechanisms to secure sufficient food. Coping mechanisms can include eating less or skipping meals altogether, borrowing money or credit to afford food, or opting for cheaper and less nutritious food options.
The combined effect of these challenges highlights the urgent need for comprehensive support to address the diverse and critical needs of refugees and migrants. Ensuring access to adequate and nutritious food remains a pressing concern that requires ongoing attention.
Response Strategy
Regional activities focus on sectoral coordination and information management to fill gaps between R4V partners in harmonized planning, food security assessments, monitoring, and reporting.
A response spanning expanded programmatic approaches
The acute food security needs caused by loss of income and access to basic services – particularly among migrants in transit – have prompted partners to increase initiatives targeting immediate and urgent food needs in a gender- and age-responsive manner. Inadequate access to income-generating activities prevents them from affording three daily meals with a minimum nutritional value to guarantee a dignified, safe, and healthy life. Partners intend to facilitate the inclusion of refugees and migrants in existing social protection programmes via pilot projects, advocacy efforts, and technical assistance. Other activities will seek to address the quality of diet among refugees and migrants and support capacity strengthening of refugees and migrants, as well as community kitchens and canteens that serve hot meals to populations in need.
A response prioritizing cash and voucher assistance
The RMRP budget for food security activities prioritizes cash and voucher assistance (CVA), aiming to maximize the welfare of beneficiaries, accommodate food consumption preferences, and promote dignity of choice.
Documents
Sitrep Enero-Febrero (2025)
Este informe situacional ofrece una visión integral de las actividades llevadas a cabo mensualmente por los socios de R4V en Chile. Destaca las principales iniciativas, intervenciones y resultados orientados a satisfacer las necesidades de refugiados y migrantes, con un enfoque en sectores como seguridad alimentaria, integración, protección, salud, alojamiento, entre otros. El informe también refleja los esfuerzos de colaboración entre los socios para garantizar una respuesta coordinada, así como los desafíos y logros encontrados durante la implementación de estas actividades.
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Joint Needs Assessment - Panama
This is the first joint needs assessment with in-destination Venezuelans in Panama to identify the needs of Venezuelan refugees and migrants. This exercise supports the planning process for the Refugee and Migrant Response Plan RMRP 2025-2026 and channels resources for the response to refugees and migrants of Venezuela. Some of these results are incorporated in the regional Refugee and Migrants Needs Analysis, launched on the 5th of September 2024. The data collection was jointly conducted with Activados Panamá.
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Sitrep December
This situational report provides a comprehensive overview of the activities carried out by R4V partners in Chile monthly. It highlights key initiatives, interventions, and outcomes aimed at addressing the needs of refugees and migrants, with a focus on sectors such as food security, integration, protection, health, shelter, among others. The report also reflects collaboration efforts among partners to ensure a coordinated response, as well as any challenges and achievements encountered during the implementation of these activities.
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Chile: Mixed Movements Monitoring Report - September/October 2024
Main findings of the first round of UNHCR-UNICEF Mixed Movements Monitoring Report in Chile.
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GIFMM Colombia: Evaluación Conjunta de Necesidades para Población Pendular 2024
Ante la necesidad de contar con información sobre las necesidades de la población pendular, el Grupo Interagencial sobre Flujos Migratorios Mixtos (GIFMM), capturó información de los perfiles en movimiento para contribuir a la planificación estratégica mediante el Plan de Respuesta a Refugiados y Migrantes - RMRP 2025-2026.El análisis que se recoge en este documento corresponde a la interpretación de los datos por parte de organizaciones miembros del GIFMM, así como de la experiencia y contribución de cada uno de los expertos de los sectores evaluados. Los gráficos presentados en el presente documento son de elaboración propia, con base en esta recolección de información.
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RMRP 2025/2026 - Plano Regional e Capítulo Brasil
O capítulo brasileiro do Plano de Resposta para Refugiados e Migrantes (RMRP, da sigla em inglês) é parte de uma estratégia regional estimada em US$ 1,40 bilhão para 2025 e US$ 1,29 bilhão para 2026, que será colocada em prática por meio de atividades desenhadas para apoiar as necessidades crescentes de refugiados e migrantes da Venezuela e suas comunidades de acolhida em 17 países na América Latina e no Caribe.
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GIFMM Colombia: Resultados Evaluación Conjunta de Necesidades para población con Vocación de Permanencia - Santander 2024
Esta infografía presenta los resultados para el departamento de Santander de la Evaluación Conjunta de Necesidades (JNA, por sus siglas en inglés) enfocada en la población con Vocación de Permanencia. Este esfuerzo, liderado de manera coordinada por el GIFMM en Colombia, busca identificar las condiciones, desafíos y necesidades específicas de las personas que se han establecido de manera más permanente en el país. A través de una encuesta multisectorial aplicada en puntos estratégicos, se recopilan datos sobre salud, educación, medios de vida, protección y acceso a servicios básicos. Los resultados permiten identificar brechas en la atención humanitaria y diseñar respuestas más efectivas y sostenibles, adaptadas a las características de esta población.
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Sector Contacts
WFP
Corentin Cartuyvels
Joanna Smith
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
Monica Rengifo Trilleros