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Feb 13, 2018

Only in America: How a Ugandan Refugee Became a Louisiana Success Story

Feb 13, 2018

Only in America: How a Ugandan Refugee Became a Louisiana Success Story Daulat Sthanki arrived in New Orleans in November 1972 with a single bag. Uganda’s loss would ultimately be Louisiana’s, and America’s, gain.

Feb 9, 2018

Songwriter Releases Rallying Cry for Welcoming Refugees

Feb 9, 2018

Songwriter Releases Rallying Cry for Welcoming Refugees “What I kept discovering about this song, was that people at demonstrations were hungry for new protest songs,” said Jedwab.

Jan 30, 2018

Why I Redirected My Bar Mitzvah Gifts to Support Refugees

Jan 30, 2018

Why I Redirected My Bar Mitzvah Gifts to Support Refugees I knew the need still remained and I wanted to be a part of the solution. We raised over $6,000 for HIAS.

Jan 29, 2018

On Anniversary of Refugee Ban, Activists Take to the Streets

Jan 29, 2018

On Anniversary of Refugee Ban, Activists Take to the Streets A year after President Trump's first ban on refugees from entering the United States, activists in Washington, D.C. and New York City took to the streets to protest against discriminatory policies.

Jan 26, 2018

HIAS Video Conference: Reflecting on 2017, Rallying for 2018

Jan 26, 2018

HIAS Video Conference: Reflecting on 2017, Rallying for 2018 A year after President Donald Trump's first ban on refugee arrivals, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield and Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Melanie Nezer held a video conference to reflect on the the past year, and to plan for the year ahead.

Jan 24, 2018

WATCH: A Year Later, Fighting to Help Refugees

Jan 24, 2018

WATCH: A Year Later, Fighting to Help Refugees To help tell the story of the first year of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program under the Trump Administration, HQ Trivia Host Scott Rogowsky lent his voice to a new HIAS video, A Year Later, the Fight Goes On.

Jan 22, 2018

HIAS in Ecuador Recognized for “Graduating” Refugees Out of Extreme Poverty

Jan 22, 2018

HIAS in Ecuador Recognized for “Graduating” Refugees Out of Extreme Poverty Long praised for who they were serving, HIAS in Ecuador is now being recognized for how they are serving.

Jan 18, 2018

DACA: What’s at Stake and How You Can Get Involved

Jan 18, 2018

DACA: What’s at Stake and How You Can Get Involved Without Congressional action, those protected and affected by DACA will continue to live in fear.

Jan 17, 2018

HIAS Named Among Grantees of Genesis Prize Foundation

Jan 17, 2018

HIAS Named Among Grantees of Genesis Prize Foundation HIAS will utilize the generous grant in honor of 2017 Genesis Prize Laureate Anish Kapoor to strengthen support for refugees.

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