Topic: Economic Inclusion
47 results
Sep 22, 2023
Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet
Sep 22, 2023
Economic inclusion programs work with displaced people to achieve their long-term financial stability and self-reliance in host communities. Here are five ways these programs work at HIAS.
Sep 1, 2023
Helping LGBTQ People Thrive in Ecuador
Sep 1, 2023
Claudia Gomez and Isabela Ruiz participated in the Entrepreneurship School with a Gender Lens with HIAS Ecuador, and now they now have a successful business selling vegan snacks.
Aug 31, 2023
“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya
Aug 31, 2023
As the urban refugee population in Nairobi and other cities in Kenya numbers about 88,000, the ways to reach clients is sometimes a challenge. So HIAS offices sometimes go to the clients, rather than the other way around.
Jul 31, 2023
A Refugee Explores Her Culinary Passion in Costa Rica
Jul 31, 2023
After fleeing to Costa Rica from her native Nicaragua, Erika Sanchez opened her own restaurant through the help of HIAS' Graduation Model Approach.
Jun 27, 2023
A Small Sum Leads to Long-Term Empowerment for Women in Cali
Jun 27, 2023
HIAS' economic inclusion programs have transformed women's lives in Colombia.
Jun 13, 2023
After an Arduous Journey, a Migrant Finds Hope in Guyana
Jun 13, 2023
After Alejandra Ortega left Venezuela, she found community — and opportunity — after coming into contact with HIAS Guyana.
May 25, 2023
Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Build Resilience Through Leadership
May 25, 2023
A leadership program developed by HIAS Israel has met with a positive reception from Ukrainian refugees wanting to give back to their new communities.
May 23, 2023
Greece Election: How Will the Results Affect Refugees?
May 23, 2023
HIAS Greece Country Director Vassilis Kerasiotis discusses the potential impact of Kyriakos Mitsotakis' victory on refugees and HIAS’ work in the country.
May 16, 2023
Weeks After Deadly Quake, Help Endures for Ecuador’s Victims
May 16, 2023
HIAS' response to the disaster has persisted long after the ground stopped shaking.
Mar 7, 2023
Women Finding Second Chances Through Help and Healing
Mar 7, 2023
HIAS programs have helped women around the world overcome hardships and lead successful, fulfilling lives. In honor of International Women's Day, here are the stories of three of them.