Topic: Mental Health

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Oct 5, 2023

Mental Health Services Help Hondurans Cope With Disaster

Mental Health Services Help Hondurans Cope With Disaster In a country prone to conflict and natural disaster, finding mental health services can be challenging. A program HIAS co-launched helps fill the gap.

Aug 31, 2023

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

“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.

May 23, 2023

Greece Election: How Will the Results Affect Refugees?

refugees crowded on a boat 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

giving earthquake victims hygiene kits at water edge HIAS' response to the disaster has persisted long after the ground stopped shaking.

Mar 7, 2023

Women Finding Second Chances Through Help and Healing

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 

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.

Oct 13, 2022

WATCH: Caring for the Whole Person

HIAS is highlighting the importance of community-based mental health programs that promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by crisis and conflict.

Apr 28, 2022

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

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.

Mar 11, 2022

Right to Protection Keeps Giving Hope to Ukrainians

Right to Protection Keeps Giving Hope to Ukrainians Right to Protection (R2P), a Ukrainian refugee assistance organization established with help from HIAS in 2013, is working to help displaced people in the midst of the ongoing war.

Oct 8, 2021

Protecting Refugees in Both Body and Mind

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

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