All Stories

Oct 18, 2023

Letter From Israel: “These Are Difficult Days”

Oct 18, 2023

Letter From Israel: “These Are Difficult Days” HIAS Israel Country Director Sivan Carmel talks about her experience following the October 7 terrorist attack and reinforces the value of HIAS' work.

Oct 11, 2023

The News in Israel Is Terrible. HIAS Is Here To Help

Oct 11, 2023

The News in Israel Is Terrible. HIAS Is Here To Help Following the terrible events in Israel, President and CEO Mark Hetfield reaffirms the organization's commitment to displaced people.

Oct 10, 2023

Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees

Oct 10, 2023

Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees With a record 110 million people forcibly displaced, it is vital that everyday Americans help refugees find welcome and safety in their communities.

Oct 10, 2023

Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health

Oct 10, 2023

Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health As we honor World Mental Health Day, HIAS recognizes that centering communities and families is paramount to the success our mental health programs.

Oct 5, 2023

Mental Health Services Help Hondurans Cope With Disaster

Oct 5, 2023

Mental Health Services Help Hondurans Cope With Disaster In a country prone to conflict and natural disaster, finding mental health services can be challenging. A program HIAS co-launched helps fill the gap.

Oct 2, 2023

High Risks Remain for Ukrainian Women in Moldova and Romania

Oct 2, 2023

Illustration of women and girls in shadows A new report from HIAS and VOICE addresses the situation of women and girls in the context of the Ukrainian crisis response in Moldova and Romania.

Sep 26, 2023

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

Sep 26, 2023

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine Latin America and the Caribbean has some of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. This innovative program is working with men to help them understand how traditional forms of masculinity perpetuate violence against women and girls, and what they can do to change this.

Sep 22, 2023

Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet

Sep 22, 2023

Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet Economic inclusion programs work with displaced people to achieve their long-term financial stability and self-reliance in host communities. Here are five ways these programs work at HIAS.

Sep 20, 2023

Commemorating 20 Years of Humanitarian Assistance in Ecuador

Sep 20, 2023

Commemorating 20 Years of Humanitarian Assistance in Ecuador Sabrina Lustgarten, who served as HIAS Ecuador's first country director, reflects on how the organization's work in the country set the tone for HIAS' expansion across the world.

Sep 7, 2023

In the Darién, Refugees Receive Help All Along the Way

Sep 7, 2023

HIAS staff gives personal supplies to migrant women at the HIAS support tent in Migration Reception Center of Lajas Blancas, Darien Gap | In the Darien Gap, Refugees Find Help All Along the Way | HIAS HIAS' cross-border programs ensure that displaced people — particularly GBV survivors and those from the LGBTQ community — get support throughout their journeys.

Give Now

Give Now

Give Now

Help HIAS provide vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world

Search HIAS