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  • Who We Are

    • Who We Are

      Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity.

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      On Yom HaShoah, HIAS CEO Dr. Beth Oppenheim shares her story of learning how her grandfather survived the Holocaust, thanks to HIAS.

      On Yom HaShoah, Honoring the Story that Brought Me to HIAS

      HIAS President and CEO Dr. Beth Oppenheim shares the story of learning how her grandfather survived the Holocaust, thanks to HIAS.

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      Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS)

      After Crossing 13 Countries, HIAS Helps Asylum Seeker Reunite with His Family

      HIAS helped Fon rebuild his life in the U.S. and reunite with his family.

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  • What We Do

    • What We Do

      HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

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    • Priorities

      • Protect Displaced People

        • Vassidiki, an asylee from the Ivory Coast. | U.S. Asylum Backlog Presents Anguish, Uncertainty for Seekers | HIAS
          Legal Services in the U.S.

          Learn more about legal services that HIAS offers in the U.S. — and how to get help from our team of dedicated lawyers in New York and Maryland.Learn More
        • A family of Afghan evacuees settles into their new home in Tulsa. The family was resettled by Congregation B'nai Emunah, a HIAS resettlement partner. (SideXSide/HIAS) Refugee Resettlement | Resettlement of Refugees | HIAS | US Refugee Resettlement | Resettlement of Refugees | HIAS
          Resettlement Partners

          In communities across the United States, our network of resettlement partner agencies helps resettled refugees rebuild their lives and find welcome, safety, and opportunity.Learn More
        Protect Displaced People
      • Support Community Mental Health

        • Linah, a young woman born in Kenya to Ugandan refugees and aspiring electrical engineering student, participates in HIAS Kenya's Self-Help Plus mental health program, supported by ECHO. (Violet Mburu/HIAS Kenya)
          With Global Aid Under Strain, HIAS Stands Firm for Refugee Women in Kenya

          Despite humanitarian aid cuts, HIAS Kenya is still helping refugees access mental health care.Learn More
        • Sofia and her classmates attend a violence prevention workshop led by HIAS partner Power of a Woman, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, in Ukraine in 2025. (Power of a Woman)
          Four Years of War: Four Stories of Ukrainians Recovering Against All Odds

          After four years of war, HIAS and our partners are still helping displaced Ukrainians find safety.Learn More
        Support Community Mental Health
      • Promote Economic Empowerment

        • HIAS Ecuador hosts the job fair “Conectando Talentos con Oportunidades,” organized as part of an employability initiative connecting refugees, displaced people, and local Ecuadorians with employers on March 20, 2026 in Quito. (Iriel Corral/HIAS Ecuador)
          Strengthening Employability for Displaced People in Ecuador

          HIAS’ employability program in Ecuador connects displaced people with local employers.Learn More
        • HIAS Chad works with Sudanese women who have survived violence, through economic assistance and mental health care, in the Alacha camp on January 18, 2025 (Kouakaine Moundi/HIAS Chad).
          After Three Years of Conflict, Sudanese Refugees Forge News Lives in Chad

          Three years into the war in Sudan, HIAS is helping Sudanese refugees build sustainable livelihoods.Learn More
        Promote Economic Inclusion
      • Engage Jewish Communities

        • HIAS and our partners IRAP, CWS, and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) hold a press conference following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals oral arguments in the Pacito v. Trump class action lawsuit challenging the refugee ban in Pasadena, California on September 4, 2025. (Brenda Bravo for IRAP, HIAS, CWS, and LCSNW)
          Congregational Opportunities

          HIAS can work with you directly to help determine how your congregation can help refugees in ways that are tailored to your community.Learn More
        • Supporters gather at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after oral arguments were heard in the Pacito v. Trump class action lawsuit challenging the refugee ban in Pasadena, California on September 4, 2025. (Brenda Bravo for IRAP, HIAS, CWS, and LCSNW)
          Welcome Circles

          Learn how you can join or start a HIAS Welcome Circle, a group of individuals who provide support to newcomers as they resettle in the U.S.Learn More
        Engage Jewish Communities
      • Advocate for Refugee Rights

        • Advocacy Toolkit

          Use our advocacy toolkit to set up in-district meetings – or as guides for calling your elected officials to advocate for the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.Learn More
        • ACT NOW: No Funding for ICE and CBP

          Congress is moving fast to funnel $140 billion into immigration enforcement. We need your voice right now.Take Action
        Advocate for Refugee Rights

    • Highlights

      Over a thousand people marched through downtown Minneapolis on January 9, 2026, during a protest against the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) following the death of Renee Nicole Good who was shot and killed by an ICE agent earlier in the week. (Madison Thorn/Anadolu via Getty Images)

      Refugee Rights and the Trump Administration

      See HIAS' ongoing coverage of the current moment.

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      Supporters gather at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after oral arguments were heard in the Pacito v. Trump class action lawsuit challenging the refugee ban in Pasadena, California on September 4, 2025. (Brenda Bravo for IRAP, HIAS, CWS, and LCSNW)

      Support Our Immigrant Neighbors

      Learn about opportunities to support our immigrant neighbors locally and across the U.S.

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  • Where We Work

    • Where We Work

      HIAS provides vital services to displaced people and host communities in the United States and around the world.

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    • Regions

      • United States

        United States

        • Legal Services in the U.S.
        • Resettlement Partners
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        • MS NOW: HIAS Client Speaks Out About Horrifying Conditions in ICE Detention Read More
        • U.S. Jewish Clergy Join Together to Welcome the Stranger Read More
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      • Europe

        Europe

        • Greece
        • Moldova
        • United Kingdom
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        • HIAS Europe
        • From London to Los Angeles, Refugee Shabbat Inspires Hope and Action Read More
        • Four Years of War: Four Stories of Ukrainians Recovering Against All Odds Read More
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      • Latin America

        Latin America

        • Colombia
        • Ecuador
        • Mexico Flag Mexico
        • Panama
        • Venezuela
        • Strengthening Employability for Displaced People in Ecuador Read More
        • Refugees in Panama: What You Need to Know Read More
      • Africa & Middle East

        Africa & Middle East

        • Chad
        • Israeli flag Israel
        • Kenya
        • South Africa
        • With Global Aid Under Strain, HIAS Stands Firm for Refugee Women in Kenya Read More
        • Refugees in Chad: What You Need to Know Read More

    • Highlights

      HIAS supporters gather outside a courthouse in Seattle to celebrate the court ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The decision came in the lawsuit Pacito vs. Trump, in which HIAS is a plaintiff, alongside several other resettlement agencies and individuals directly impacted by the suspension. February 25, 2025 (Zhanna Veyts).

      On the Offense: HIAS Files Multiple Legal Challenges to the Trump Administration’s Attacks

      HIAS is fighting for refugees and immigrants and is currently involved in several legal challenges to the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant agenda.

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      HIAS Chad works with Sudanese women who have survived violence, through economic assistance and mental health care, in the Alacha camp on January 18, 2025 (Kouakaine Moundi/HIAS Chad).

      After Three Years of Conflict, Sudanese Refugees Forge News Lives in Chad

      Three years into the war in Sudan, HIAS is helping Sudanese refugees, forge new lives in Chad.

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      • Shortly before the U.S. joined World War II, HIAS is seen here helping teach Jewish refugees English. (HIAS)

        Charting More than 250 Years of U.S. Immigration History

        As the U.S. celebrates America 250, learn about U.S. immigration history and HIAS’ work over the last century to help refugees and immigrants.

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      • Afghan children are at a makeshift refugee camp in Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 11, 2026. More than 85,000 Afghan refugees have been forced to return to their country from neighboring Pakistan and Iran over the past couple of weeks. (Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua via Getty Images)

        What the Latest Global Displacement Data from UNHCR Reveals

        This World Refugee Day, learn what the latest data from UNHCR means for the 117 million refugees and displaced people around the world.

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      • Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS)

        Inspiring Refugees to Know for World Refugee Day

        This World Refugee Day, get to know five incredible displaced people who are rebuilding their lives against all odds.

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  • How to Help

    • How to Help

      Together, we can help create a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. Join us.

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      Sign the Pledge: “I Stand with Refugees”

      Add your name to our pledge reaffirming your commitment to protecting all who seek safety.

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      HIAS supporters gather outside a courthouse in Seattle to celebrate the court ruling that blocked the Trump administration’s executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

      Seven Ways You Can Take Action for Immigrants

      In a moment when immigrant communities are under attack, fighting back takes us all.

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