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Nov 17, 2021

Together with partners in the American Jewish community, HIAS is launching a network of what it hopes will be at least 100 sponsorship circles. Through these Welcome Circles, HIAS plans to resettle between 500 to 1,000 Afghan refugees in communities across the country.

Nov 9, 2021

Tens of thousands of Afghans need to be resettled in America at a moment when the country has a widespread crisis of affordable housing. HIAS is working with corporate partners to make sure they are set up for success.

Nov 4, 2021

Let's Talk About Climate Change and Refugees By Sharon Samber, HIAS.org Nov 04, 2021 As worry about forced displacement and its connection to climate change escalates, some positive developments continue, such as HIAS Chad's groundbreaking permagardening program that puts food agency back into clients’ hands. (HIAS Chad) Climate change is not theoretical, so HIAS is now […]

Oct 27, 2021

...We can provide mental health for women and children. We need to scale up operations given the dimension of the humanitarian needs.” After they have crossed the jungle of Darién,...

Oct 26, 2021

Mark Oppenheimer’s new book Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood traces the response of the community in the weeks and months after the attack. HIAS spoke with the author about what we can learn from the community, the event, and its aftermath.

Oct 20, 2021

With the pending return of MPP, HIAS is on the ground in Mexico assessing the current situation.

Oct 18, 2021

An empowerment event at HIAS Peru allowed women refugees from Venezuela to feel free and safe.

Oct 8, 2021

On World Mental Health Day hear about the dedication of HIAS staff.

Oct 6, 2021

When they arrive in America, some Afghan refugees will be directly aided by the legacy of Jewish refugees of another era.

Oct 1, 2021

HIAS is supporting Haitian Bridge Alliance’s work in providing direct services to Haitian asylum seekers.