What We Do
We welcome forcibly displaced people in situations of high vulnerability and accompany them through a pathway of protection, integration, belonging and autonomy.
Our work combines residential welcome, documentation, access to services, language learning, education, employment pathways, community integration and long-term accompaniment according to each person or family's needs.
Protection & Documentation
Protection begins with safety, legal orientation and access to documentation. We support people through migration procedures, identity documents, public services and other processes necessary to rebuild stability in Brazil.
When needed, we also work with partners and authorities to defend rights and respond to protection risks.
High-Risk Protection
In situations of immediate threat, ABUNA has coordinated specialized protection and evacuation responses with partners in Brazil and abroad.
These responses may involve conflict, persecution, trafficking or other serious risks and are carried out according to the circumstances of each case.
Immediate Support
People arriving after displacement often need immediate practical support. According to each situation, this can include food, clothing, hygiene items, medication, transportation and basic household needs.
Material assistance is part of protection, but it is not the end of the process.
Residential Welcome
ABUNA provides temporary residential welcome for individuals and families who need a safe place to begin rebuilding their lives in Brazil.
The length and form of accompaniment vary according to each case and are not defined by a fixed standard period.
During this time, residents receive support according to their needs and are accompanied toward local integration and greater autonomy.
Integration
Integration includes learning Portuguese, understanding the local context, accessing health care and education, building relationships and navigating public services.
It also means finding space to participate in community life rather than remaining socially isolated.
Pathways to Autonomy
We support people as they develop pathways toward employment, income generation and greater independence. This can include professional guidance, recognition of prior experience, vocational opportunities, documentation for work and connections with employers or training partners.
The goal is not to create dependence, but to strengthen each person's ability to move forward with autonomy.
Belonging & Participation
Belonging grows through relationships, trust and participation. We help create connections between displaced people, local communities, volunteers and partner organizations.
People who arrive as guests are not defined only by what they need. Over time, they may also teach, contribute, volunteer and support others.
Food, Land & Participation
Our agroecological initiatives complement the humanitarian work through food production, environmental care and opportunities for participation.
They are not a separate humanitarian program, but part of a broader effort to connect dignity, food security, community life and responsible use of the land.
Cooperation
ABUNA works through networks and partnerships in Brazil and internationally. Cooperation strengthens protection responses, technical exchange, advocacy, resource mobilization and support for people facing forced displacement.
We believe complex humanitarian challenges require collaboration across organizations, communities and countries.