Over the recent past, there has been a significant rise in irregular crossings in the Darien region. This trend has been accompanied by a shift in South American migrant flows, with a notable increase of movements from Venezuela and Ecuador. Notably, individuals from these two countries are at the forefront of migration flows, embarking on perilous journeys through Central America. Unfortunately, many rely on smugglers and criminal organizations operating in the Colombia-Panama border area. The transit through this region exposes people to severe risks such as kidnapping, extortion, various forms of violence and abuse and sometimes death. Furthermore, due to these dangers and other circumstances, a considerable number of individuals return to Ecuador, often involuntarily. These returnees face highly vulnerable situations, necessitating a coordinated response from the State and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive assistance. In light of these challenges, the objective of this project is to enhance the capacity of Ecuadorian institutions to provide timely and improved assistance to Ecuadorian returnees, and, simultaneously, to engage with returnees and communities to prevent irregular migration and mitigate the associated risks. Specifically, the project seeks to generate up-to-date quantitative and qualitative information on migration flows to analyse and comprehend the dynamics, motivations, risks, and consequences faced by individuals. Based on this analysis, the project will support the strengthening of national public policy through the utilization of existing tools on return and reintegration. Furthermore, the project will focus on a community-based component, engaging with returnees and local communities, to establish safe spaces where potential migrants can access accurate and timely information, enabling them to make informed decisions on their migration journeys. With the support of this initiative, the Government of Ecuador will acquire a broader range of tools to strengthen its response to the migratory flows the country faces. This will enable the provision of appropriate assistance to migrants returning to their home country in search of opportunities, as well as those who are contemplating migration and seeking information for decision-making.