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Introduction
Colombia has become the primary destination for migrants and refugees from Venezuela. According to Migración Colombia, as of December 2024, there were 2,815.611 migrants residing in the country with the intention to settle , along with approximately 33,385 migrants in transit to other destinations.
Over the past decade, the Colombian government has implemented several mechanisms to regularize the migrant population, including the Temporary Protection Status (PPT) for Venezuelan migrants, which has achieved a 69% coverage. These initiatives have facilitated better access to healthcare, education, and the social protection system for migrants.
However, these communities remain highly vulnerable. Migrants continue to face significant challenges in accessing sufficient and nutritious food, which affects their health and well-being. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct studies that identify the specific needs of migrants in transit and those intending to settle, to improve the effectiveness of assistance policies and programs. Between September and October 2024, the United Nations World Food Programme conducted an emergency food security assessment (EFSA) for both migrants intending to settle and those in transit. The assessment aimed to update the food security situation, evaluate the coverage of social protection, and analyze the socioeconomic integration process of the migrant population in Colombia.