Topic: Kenya

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Jul 12, 2024

Scoring Goals for Refugee Inclusion in Kenya 

Jul 12, 2024

Scoring Goals for Refugee Inclusion in Kenya  HIAS Kenya organized a refugee soccer game to provide young displaced people with a chance to show off their talents.

Jul 3, 2024

Solidarity Shines Through on World Refugee Day

Jul 3, 2024

Solidarity Shines Through on World Refugee Day Here’s how some of our country offices celebrated World Refugee Day this year, and how they decided to show displaced people that they’re not alone.

Aug 31, 2023

“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya

Aug 31, 2023

“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya 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.

Aug 3, 2023

The Unique Challenges Facing LGBTQ Refugees

Aug 3, 2023

The Unique Challenges Facing LGBTQ Refugees In an interview, Heidi Lehmann discusses HIAS' nuanced approach to LGBTQ refugees and her experience hosting a gay Syrian man in her home.

Jun 27, 2023

“Now I am Free”: A Gay Ugandan Builds Community in the U.S.

Jun 27, 2023

Robert, 36, a gay former refugee from Uganda, stands in his front yard near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a lull in the rain on June 12, 2023. Robert was resettled by HIAS resettlement partner HIAS Pennsylvania in 2016. | In 2014, Robert fled anti-LGBTQ persecution in Uganda, eventually settling in Philadelphia with the assistance of HIAS affiliate HIAS Pennsylvania. Today, as new anti-LGBTQ legislation looms large in Uganda, he has built a new life for himself — and community for LGBTQ refugees in Philadelphia.

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.

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