Topic: Economic Empowerment

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Sep 24, 2024

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Lyn, Guyana

Refugees Supporting Refugees: Lyn, Guyana Lyn left her country as a child. Now, she works with refugees in Guyana to help them find employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Jun 6, 2024

My Story: Finding New Life — and a New Career — in Romania

My Story: Finding New Life — and a New Career — in Romania HIAS helped Anna, a refugee from Ukraine, get new job skills and find employment in Romania.

Jun 4, 2024

VIDEO: Supporting LGBTQ+ People in Latin America All Year

LGBTQ+ people in Latin America face discrimination and violence. However, HIAS is here to help.

May 15, 2024

A Wage Employment Program That Makes a Lasting Difference

A Wage Employment Program That Makes a Lasting Difference When Rosario fled to Costa Rica, she never imagined that she'd be where she is today. Now, she's got a stable job and is buying a house.

May 15, 2024

How the Economic Advancement Fund Helps Refugee Entrepreneurs

Phillip Bailey An interview with Phillip Bailey, inaugural director of HIAS' Economic Advancement Fund.

May 15, 2024

New HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Helps Refugees Start Businesses  

New HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Helps Refugees Start Businesses   The new fund provides refugee entrepreneurs with financial products and services that promote opportunity and well-being.

May 8, 2024

In the Caribbean, HIAS and UNHCR Make an Impact from Afar

In the Caribbean, HIAS and UNHCR Make an Impact from Afar A team in Oranjestad, Aruba, supports hundreds of refugees in need across the Caribbean through our remote services program.

Apr 9, 2024

In Their Own Words: Refugees Mark Flight from Sudan to Chad

In Their Own Words: Refugees Mark Flight from Sudan to Chad One year since violence in Sudan caused mass displacement, three refugees describe encountering help from HIAS in Chad.

Mar 27, 2024

Displaced Students Pursue Their Dreams in Colombia and Ecuador

Displaced Students Pursue Their Dreams in Colombia and Ecuador HIAS, DAFI and UNHCR have provided 145 refugee and internally displaced students with scholarships to complete their university studies.

Mar 4, 2024

Inspiring Refugees to Know for International Women’s Day

Inspiring Refugees to Know for International Women’s Day In honor of International Women's Day, we honor inspiring refugee women who fled their home countries and built new lives abroad.

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