Where to seek help

Department of Integration and Management and Admission of Foreigners (DIMAS for its Acronym in Papiamento) is the governmental department that is in charge of receiving asylum applications. This is who you should turn to to apply for asylum. DIMAS is also the department that is responsible for reviewing and making decisions regarding your asylum application.

The IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, promote international cooperation on migration issues, assist in finding practical solutions to migration challenges, and provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced persons.

FCVR is an expertise and treatment center in Aruba that focuses on domestic violence, specifically intimate and former intimate partner violence. The foundation serves the community by offering outpatient services, residential services (crisis and transit shelter), aftercare services, an expertise center, and advocacy work. The residential services are specifically geared towards women and their children who are victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Fundación Venearuba Solidaria is a non-governmental organization in Aruba dedicated to assisting vulnerable communities, with a strong focus on Venezuelans. It was established to provide social, legal, and educational support for individuals in need.

The foundation runs various initiatives, including “La Casa del Venezolano,” which offers legal assistance for straightforward cases, psycho-social support, and educational programs. One notable program is “Siña Merdia,” designed for school-age children, which provides classes and helps adults learn local languages to facilitate integration into the community. All services are provided at no cost.

Fundación Venearuba Solidaria is committed to addressing urgent needs within the migrant population, including those facing eviction and individuals without health insurance who suffer from serious illnesses. The foundation emphasizes that its services are available to individuals of all nationalities, reinforcing its mission to provide inclusive social assistance.

Famia Planea Aruba is a non-profit organization established in 2014, dedicated to promoting sexual and reproductive health as well as family planning in Aruba. The organization aims to empower individuals by providing education and access to essential health services. They conduct workshops covering important topics such as contraceptive options, healthy relationships, and sexually transmitted infections, while advocating for policies that uphold sexual and reproductive rights.

Famia Planea focuses on fostering responsible parenthood and ensuring that services are accessible to diverse communities. Their efforts are aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals and families in Aruba through inclusive and informed approaches to health and relationships.