Topic: Ecuador
48 results
Jun 29, 2022
Airbnb Helps Refugees Find Housing & Community in Ecuador
Jun 29, 2022
When Daniela arrived as a refugee in Ecuador with her husband and young son, they faced difficulty and uncertainty. Thanks to HIAS, Airbnb, and local hosts who open up their homes to refugees, she now feels supported and embraced by her local community.
Dec 22, 2021
2021: A Year In Review
Dec 22, 2021
2021 may not have been much better than 2020, but HIAS remained committed to providing vital services worldwide, reaching more than 1.1 million displaced people.
Aug 25, 2021
Airbnb Pledges to House 20,000 Afghan Refugees
Aug 25, 2021
As resettlement agencies around the world prepare to welcome tens of thousands of Afghans evacuated from Kabul, finding housing for the new arrivals is a significant challenge. Airbnb stepped up.
Jun 25, 2021
What Did World Refugee Day Look Like?
Jun 25, 2021
World Refugee Day events around the world celebrated refugees' resilience.
Jun 23, 2021
A High-Level Visit for HIAS Offices in Panama and Ecuador
Jun 23, 2021
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met with HIAS clients in Panama and Ecuador.
May 25, 2021
HIAS Ecuador Director Sabrina Lustgarten Named Global Executive Vice President
May 25, 2021
HIAS Ecuador Director Sabrina Lustgarten Named Global Executive Vice President May 25, 2021 SILVER SPRING, Md. — HIAS, the international Jewish humanitarian organization, announced that Sabrina Lustgarten, previously the head of HIAS Ecuador, is now serving in the newly established position of executive vice president at the organization’s headquarters. In her new role Lustgarten will work […]
May 25, 2021
For HIAS’ New Executive Vice President, It’s Personal
May 25, 2021
Sabrina Lustgarten, HIAS' new executive vice president, says “The refugee is the first person to attend to in the chain of responsibilities.”
May 7, 2021
HIAS, Airbnb Help Mothers Make New Homes
May 7, 2021
This Mother’s Day we bring you the stories of refugee mothers who got help from HIAS and Airbnb to make their homes anew.
Apr 14, 2021
No to GBV, Yes to Economic Empowerment
Apr 14, 2021
A close collaboration in Ecuador between HIAS and UN Women promotes economic empowerment as an effective strategy to stop GBV.
Mar 8, 2021
Helping Women Find Safety and New Opportunities
Mar 8, 2021
On International Women's Day we focus on programs in Ecuador, Israel, and Chad where HIAS is focusing on women and helping them find safety and new opportunities.