Integrating Horizons Project

Support the socioeconomic integration of vulnerable Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Peru, especially women, children, adolescents, young people and people at risk of or survivors of gender-based violence, by increasing their access to legal protection, basic services, education and livelihood opportunities.

Venezuelan migrant adolescents and young people in Peru faced simultaneous barriers to studying, training and building income pathways. Many combined study, informal work, domestic responsibilities, family care, early motherhood or fatherhood, incomplete migratory documentation and lack of resources for transportation or materials.

These conditions reduced their possibilities of completing basic education, accessing certified technical training or participating consistently in training processes. The situation especially affected young women and adolescent mothers, who needed flexible schedules, childcare support, job guidance and socio-emotional support.

At the same time, children and adolescents outside the education system or with learning gaps required support to enroll, remain in school and recover basic learning. For this reason, the project connected training for adolescents and young people with educational inclusion, family accompaniment and strengthening of schools.

Socio-emotional and technical training for adolescents

DYA provided training to adolescents aged 15 to 17 in situations of vulnerability or risk. The process combined socio-emotional skills and technical courses to improve opportunities for employment, self-employment or continued training.

The route included self-knowledge, emotion management, conflict resolution, decision-making, life planning, time management, integration through recreational activities and case referral when risks were identified. Technical courses focused on pastry, manicure, haircutting, office software and social media management.

Technical training and employability for young people

For young people aged 18 to 24, the project offered job counseling and socio-emotional and technical training. Counseling addressed resume preparation, use of employment platforms and preparation for interviews. Training included manicure, pastry, haircutting, Excel and computer skills.

In response to identified demand, DYA expanded coverage to young people aged 18 to 28 in Ica, Lima, La Libertad and Tumbes. This expansion adapted the methodology to an intensive three-month format, with soft-skills sessions, full-day technical courses, in-person and virtual recovery sessions, meals, transportation support and coordination with training centers.

"Yo te cuido" childcare spaces

All training programs included childcare spaces for participants' children. This service facilitated the permanence of mothers, fathers and caregivers in training processes, especially young women with care responsibilities.

Educational permanence and learning recovery

The project supported the educational pathway of children and adolescents through tutoring, academic support and leveling. These programs worked on study habits, school adaptation, communication and mathematics, with attendance monitoring and early alerts to reduce dropout.

Inclusive school environments

DYA developed sessions with Venezuelan and Peruvian adolescents to promote coexistence, reduce xenophobia and strengthen inclusion in schools. The sessions culminated in school initiatives developed by the students themselves.

Accompaniment for families and schools

The team guided mothers, fathers and caregivers on school enrollment, search for vacancies, placement tests, SIAGIE registration and case follow-up. It also provided technical assistance and awareness-raising for teachers, principals and administrative staff.

The project served Venezuelan migrant adolescents and young people with needs related to training, employability and educational continuity; young women, adolescent mothers and participants with care responsibilities; children and adolescents outside the education system or with learning gaps; migrant families; Peruvian host population; teachers, principals and education staff.

Unique direct beneficiaries: 8,477 people.

• 5,369 children and adolescents.
• 3,108 adults.
• 6,549 Venezuelans.
• 1,768 Peruvians.
• 160 people of other nationalities.

Indirect beneficiaries: 15,444 people, including families, students in regular classrooms, schools, community organizations and people connected to the services implemented.

The project was implemented with PADF as the main partner and with a network of schools, Venezuelan community organizations, humanitarian organizations, technical training centers and local allies.

Among the Venezuelan partner organizations were ENGADI, JUSMIVEV, GRAMAV, Asovensol, El Araguaney, Venezolanos Organizados VEO and VENEICA. DYA also coordinated actions with HIAS, Encuentros, Veneactiva, CARE, UNICEF Tumbes, World Vision Tumbes, Prisma Trujillo, IOM, Flora Tristán, CAPS and technical training partners such as SENATI, IPAT and CETPROs.

Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM), in partnership with PADF.