The "Bringing Support to Refugees" Project (LAR) is an initiative by Compassiva that aims to address the most basic and urgent needs of refugees as they rebuild their lives in Brazil. Four pillars work together to help restore refugees' autonomy: a shelter home, Portuguese language classes, legal assistance and support in finding employment, and general support to ensure that basic needs-such as food, housing, and medical care-are met
In 2025, Brazil recognized over 146,000 refugees, with Afghans as the largest group served by our organization. In 2024, there were 56,444 new asylum requests, mainly from Afghanistan, Cuba, Angola, India, and Vietnam. The government pledged to welcome 500 Afghan refugees in 2025 through resettlement and sponsorship programs. While Venezuelans remain the majority, rising numbers of Afghans and others underscore the need for support like Portuguese education, legal and medical aid and job access.
We offer free Portuguese classes, essential for refugees' integration into the country. We provide shelter for refugee families and arrange medical appointments. We also seek partnerships with employers to facilitate job opportunities. Through these services, combined with dedicated social support, we promote refugees' autonomy and inclusion, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and security in Brazil.
The long-term impact of the project is to promote refugees' autonomy by facilitating their social and economic integration in Brazil. By providing Portuguese classes, legal assistance, access to healthcare, employment, and shelter, vulnerability is reduced and family resilience is strengthened. This helps refugees become active members of the community, improving their quality of life and generating lasting social and economic benefits for the country.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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