Topic: HIAS Partners

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Aug 15, 2022

One Year After the Fall of Kabul, a Look Back – and What’s Next

An Afghan man and his son after arrival at the baggage claim of John Wanye Airport in Orange County, Feb 19, 2022. They were greeted by a group of HIAS Welcome Circle volunteers. (Eric Thayer for HIAS) In the year since the fall of Kabul, HIAS has resettled over 4,300 Afghans through the tireless efforts of its staff, resettlement partners, and volunteers. But the work to ensure that Afghan evacuees are able to build new lives in the U.S. is not finished yet.

Jul 22, 2022

Parents With Disabled Children Find Support from a HIAS Partner in Poland

Parents With Disabled Children Find Support from a HIAS Partner in Poland HIAS is working with Stowarzyszenie Patchwork (Patchwork Association) and L’Arche to make sure disabled child refugees from Ukraine get as much support as possible.

Jun 21, 2022

Interfaith Conference Works to “Welcome the Stranger”

Interfaith Conference Works to “Welcome the Stranger” Leaders of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva June 20-21.

Apr 19, 2022

The ‘Afghan Man You Need To Know’ Works for HIAS Partner in Pittsburgh

The ‘Afghan Man You Need To Know’ Works for HIAS Partner in Pittsburgh In August 2021, Afghan journalist Zubair spent 10 days trying to escape Taliban-occupied Kabul with his family. He talks to HIAS about leaving Afghanistan and the last seven months in Pittsburgh.

Feb 10, 2022

Resettled Afghans Find New Lives and New Schools in Philadelphia

Resettled Afghans Find New Lives and New Schools in Philadelphia Local Philadelphia radio station WHYY tells the story of how the Ali Wahaj and his family arrived in Philadelphia via military bases and temporary accommodation to arrive in Philadelphia under the care of HIAS Pennsylvania.

Dec 21, 2021

WATCH: A Warm Welcome for Refugees in Tulsa

WATCH: A Warm Welcome for Refugees in Tulsa When a Tulsa synagogue approached HIAS to become a resettlement partner, it didn’t make immediate sense. But this inclusive, non-denominational Tulsa community works differently from most synagogue congregations.

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