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Apr 18, 2016

Ecuador Hit by Worst Earthquake in Decades. Here’s How HIAS is Responding.

The powerful earthquake which ripped through Ecuador on Saturday evening, killing hundreds and injuring thousands, has had a dramatic impact on the country, including the hundreds of thousands of refugees who live there.

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Apr 18, 2016

Guest Post: How to Make Infographics That Change the World

We needed grounded, honest information to help address the misconceptions. And it needed to be easy to digest, easy to share, and packaged to reach people who didn’t even know they needed it. We needed infographics.

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Apr 14, 2016

The Forward: How To Talk About Refugees at Your Passover Seder

Today there are 60 million people who have left everything they know behind, and fled in search of safety. Every day, an additional 40,000 flee their own Pharoahs — from Syria, Honduras, Afghanistan, Sudan, Colombia, Myanmar, Somalia, Ukraine; the list goes on and on.

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Apr 13, 2016

Young Rwandan Finds a New Start in South Portland

After finishing at Southern Maine Community College, Yves plans to transfer to the University of Southern Maine to complete his Bachelor’s degree. Where does he find the time to study between two jobs and his classes? “It's hard, but I try.”

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Apr 12, 2016

LISTEN: HIAS Update Call on Refugee Crisis and How You Can Help

On Tuesday, April 12, 2016 HIAS hosted a briefing call to update our supporters on the global response to the refugee crisis. Listen to the audio.

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Apr 11, 2016

Slow Motion Crisis: Yaya’s Story

Hawaye Djouma Yaya was born in Kadamoule, Sudan in 1940. But for the last decade she has called Bredjing refugee camp her home. "We have no one to provide for us and we are at the mercy of God," she tells HIAS.

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Apr 6, 2016

This Passover, Show Your #SupportForRefugees

This Passover, HIAS is partnering with Repair the World on a campaign to build awareness, foster dialogue, and inspire action among Jewish young adults. Together, we have created substantive resources designed to help young people launch meaningful discussion about the global refugee crisis within a Jewish framework during a Seder or Shabbat dinner.

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Apr 4, 2016

HIAS featured on Ugandan TV

HIAS’ work with refugees in Uganda was recently highlighted by NBS TV Uganda. Watch it here.

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Mar 31, 2016

Bold Words, but Little Action, at UNHCR Conference on Syrian Refugee Crisis

HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield attended a conference in Geneva focused on finding placement for Syrian refugees. He reports on the highlights and the missed opportunities.

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Mar 30, 2016

Parades, Performances and Produce: Chad Celebrates Women’s Day

As we close out Women’s History Month, here’s a look at how International Women’s Day was celebrated in Chad this year.

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