Topic: Kenya

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Mar 7, 2023

Women Finding Second Chances Through Help and Healing

Mar 7, 2023

Women Finding Second Chances Through Help and Healing 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.

Dec 7, 2022

Celebrating 20 Years of Serving Refugees in Kenya 

Dec 7, 2022

Celebrating 20 Years of Serving Refugees in Kenya  Twenty years ago there was a critical gap in resettlement case processing for refugees who sought safety in Kenya after fleeing from discrimination and violence. Now HIAS Kenya has seen the number of staff grow from the initial 10 people to 127.

Apr 28, 2022

Nuria’s Story: A Girl in Kenya Survives Abuse with HIAS’ Help

Apr 28, 2022

Nuria’s Story: A Girl in Kenya Survives Abuse with HIAS’ Help Nuria and her siblings were violently mistreated but they got a referral to a HIAS Kenya office and got the support they needed.

Oct 8, 2021

Protecting Refugees in Both Body and Mind

Oct 8, 2021

Protecting Refugees in Both Body and Mind On World Mental Health Day hear about the dedication of HIAS staff.

Jun 24, 2021

WATCH: I Never Thought It Will Happen to Me

Jun 24, 2021

The story of Baraka, a gay man who fled his home in Rwanda after his sexuality was discovered, and the critical help he has received from HIAS Kenya.

Jun 16, 2021

‘Am I Going to Make It Until Tomorrow?’: A Gay Refugee’s Escape from Persecution

Jun 16, 2021

‘Am I Going to Make It Until Tomorrow?’: A Gay Refugee’s Escape from Persecution Yusuf, a gay man from eastern Africa, endured years of isolation, abuse, and several close brushes with death because of his sexuality. But now, with the help of HIAS and its local resettlement partners, he's rebuilding his life in safety and dignity.

Jun 1, 2021

How HIAS Came to Work With LGBTQ Refugees

Jun 1, 2021

How HIAS Came to Work With LGBTQ Refugees While LGBTQ outreach is not a core part of HIAS’ work, it is vitally important and has had a profound impact on many hundreds of LGBTQ refugees' lives.

Sep 1, 2020

Thinking About Safety as Part of Mental Health Services in Kenya

Sep 1, 2020

Thinking About Safety as Part of Mental Health Services in Kenya HIAS Kenya is focused on getting basic necessities to clients to help them deal with mental health issues.

Aug 12, 2020

Cell Phones Become a Lifeline For Refugees Struggling With Mental Health

Aug 12, 2020

Cell Phones Become a Lifeline For Refugees Struggling With Mental Health As therapy sessions become phone calls and support groups become WhatsApp group texts, HIAS clients count on phones, chat apps, and even social media to stay in touch with counselors and peers.

Apr 1, 2020

Ensuring Refugees’ Basic Needs During Pandemic

Apr 1, 2020

Ensuring Refugees’ Basic Needs During Pandemic HIAS is assisting many people in crisis and adversely affected by COVID-19: they need to purchase basic needs and buy goods to help prevent the spread of the virus, and have access to food and shelter.