Migration is the universal and collective essence of our species.
At the Camino Vital Foundation we work for the protection and dignity of people in mobility.
We foster the empowerment and social recognition of people who migrate, especially women, by valuing their knowledge, life experiences, relationships, aspirations, and culture.
We promote peacebuilding, integration, and the strengthening of social fabric with host communities.
The reality of human mobility in figures
There is a sustained increase in the number of displaced people, driven by a combination of factors that rarely act in isolation: conflict, violence, climate change, economic inequality, and the legitimate search for a better life. Read more
304 million
of people have migrated by 2024.
82.2 million
people were internally displaced by conflict and violence in 2025. Read more
48 %
of displaced people globally are women and girls, facing risks of gender-based violence, exploitation, and exclusion. Read more
Photo by Muhammad-Taha Ibrahim on Pexels
83,340
migrant people have died since 2014. Read more
6.96 million
Venezuelans who have migrated or are refugees in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean as of May 2026. Read more
Photo by Ana Corrales - Briceño, Colombia
9 Trillion
USD added to global GDP through cross-border migration, according to Boston Consulting Group and IOM. Read more
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
The actual figures are likely higher than the available estimates.
What We Aspire To
We dream of a world where migration is recognized as a fundamental right, and where every person is treated with justice, empathy, and respect.
We aspire to play an active role in building a strong social fabric where people look at each other with love and solidarity, grounded in the mutual recognition of our vulnerabilities and strengths.
We recognize in each migration project a vital path that connects us and enriches our shared humanity. Therefore, we aim for a common destiny of hope and well-being for all, to support, to empower, and to take care for one another collectively.
Projects
Tejido Vital:
Women's Center
"Tejido Vital: Women's Center" is a safe, community-based space that facilitates encounters between women from the host community and women in the migration process. Read more
Life-Path
Without Stigma
Through “A Life-Path Without Stigma,” we promote recognition of the positive impact of human mobility on host communities. Read more
Latest News
SYMBOLS OF FREEDOM (from the Bridges series). Didier Bedoya.
Viewing Didier Bedoya's work evokes emotions and reflections. He recently presented some of his pieces in Bogotá at ARTBO 2026 and UN FAIR. Samples can be seen on his social media, but experiencing them in person is truly impressive. We are moved by his sensitivity in portraying scenes of movement, which he observed, lived, and continues to observe today. Read more
EIGHT ACTIONS BY THE RED CROSS NETWORK IN THE AMERICAS TO PROTECT WOMEN AND GIRLS AFFECTED BY CRISES AND DISASTERS. IFRC
"Crises tend to amplify existing inequalities. Among these are gender inequialities".
Photo by Ana Corrales - Las Lajas, Panamá