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Tatyana, a Ukrainian woman who fled from Odessa, seeks shelter in Costesti, Moldova on March 28, 2022. (Gian Marco Benedetto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Nov 19, 2025

Domestic Violence Survivors Find Support to Start Anew in Moldova

With the support of the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), HIAS Europe and our local partners are improving access to essential services to support survivors and prevent violence against women and girls.  

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Nov 14, 2025

Refugee Entrepreneur Expands Sustainable Fashion Business Online in Kenya

Through a digital skill lab program funded by HIAS Kenya, Christine, a refugee from DRC, has expanded her sustainable fashion business.

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Protesters rally during the "No Kings" national day of protest in Washington, DC, on October 18, 2025. (Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)
Nov 6, 2025

One Year Since 2024 Election: Support for Refugees and Immigrants Grows in the U.S.

One year since the 2024 election, polling shows support for refugees and immigrants has grown in the United States.

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HIAS Colombia staff provide protection services to displaced people in transit in Capurgana, Colombia on June 17, 2025. (HIAS Colombia)
Nov 4, 2025

Q&A: How HIAS Protects Refugees and Displaced People

Hear from Neetu Mahil, HIAS’ lead for programmatic design and impact, as she answers the most common questions about our protection work.

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A family of eight are resettled by HIAS partner JFS of Western Massachusetts in July 2025. Their arrival came as a result of a lawsuit that HIAS and other plaintiffs filed against the Trump administration on its pausing of refugee resettlement. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS)
Oct 31, 2025

Op-Ed: HIAS, CWS, and World Relief CEOs Speak Out Against Overhaul of U.S. Refugee Admissions Program

In an op-ed in Religion News Service, HIAS, CWS, and World Relief CEOs speak out against the Trump Administration's proposed overhaul of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.

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Ukrainian refugee Mila shares her journey from displacement to entrepreneurship thanks to the HIAS Economic Advancement Fund and the Gulf Coast JFCS Microenterprise Development Program.
Oct 24, 2025

From War to Wellness: Building A New Life as a Refugee Entrepreneur

Ukrainian refugee Mila shares her journey from displacement to entrepreneurship thanks to the HIAS Economic Advancement Fund.

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Dr. Beth Oppenheim is HIAS’ new CEO and has spent the past 23 years working in refugee resettlement and international development.
Oct 13, 2025

Letter from HIAS’ New CEO: Together, We Will Ensure that the Doors of Welcome Never Close

Read a letter from HIAS' new CEO, Dr. Beth Oppenheim, to our supporters. She has spent the past 23 years working in refugee resettlement and international development.

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Oct 9, 2025

Sukkot Reflection: A Spiritual Strategy for When There’s Nothing New Under the Sun

HIAS' Rabbi in Residence reflects on Sukkot about how small acts of humanity enable us to maintain our values through troubling times.

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Oct 6, 2025

Two Years After October 7th: The Wounds that Can’t Heal

We honor the memory of all who were lost on October 7th. We pray for the safe return of the hostages, for peace for everyone affected.

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Anna and her cat Vinya inside the university shelter where they have been living since March 13, 2022 in Lviv, Ukraine on February 12, 2023. Anna's small village in the Donetsk district was destroyed, forcing her to flee and seek refuge. (Paula Bronstein for HIAS).
Sep 15, 2025

Refugees and Internally Displaced People in Ukraine: What You Need to Know 

HIAS has worked in Ukraine since 2001, supporting displaced people. Learn more about refugees and internally displaced people in Ukraine.

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