Topic: Refugee Resettlement

Through our network of local resettlement partners, HIAS welcomes resettled refugees and helps them build their lives in communities across the United States.

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Sep 16, 2026

Beyond Refugee Resettlement: Building a Future in a New Country

Pedro*, a refugee from Venezuela, shows off the car HIAS helped him purchase so he can get to his job in Philadelphia and support his family. HIAS helps refugees beyond initial resettlement as they rebuild their lives in the U.S. HIAS’ support for refugees extends beyond initial resettlement, helping newcomers navigate transportation, housing, employment, and legal needs.

Pedro*, a refugee from Venezuela, shows off the car HIAS helped him purchase so he can get to his job in Philadelphia and support his family. HIAS helps refugees beyond initial resettlement as they rebuild their lives in the U.S.

Sep 8, 2026

Community Sponsorship: How Volunteers Power Refugee Resettlement Across the U.S.

Alaa, a Syrian refugee supported by community sponsorship, shows drawings by her daughter in their Chicago home in 2025. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS) HIAS and our partners have been at the forefront of exploring community sponsorship as a model of refugee resettlement in the U.S.

Alaa, a Syrian refugee supported by community sponsorship, shows drawings by her daughter in their Chicago home in 2025. (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS)

Aug 12, 2026

HIAS Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul

HIAS Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul 76,000 Afghans evacuated to the U.S. after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan five years ago, but now the U.S. government has shut the door.

HIAS Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul

Aug 7, 2026

Asylum Seekers in Israel: What You Need to Know

HIAS Israel leads a food distribution for African asylum seekers in Tel Aviv impacted by the war on February 14, 2024 (AG for HIAS). Israel hosts approximately 60,000 displaced people from Sudan, Eritrea, Ukraine, and Russia. Learn how HIAS Israel supports asylum seekers.

HIAS Israel leads a food distribution for African asylum seekers in Tel Aviv impacted by the war on February 14, 2024 (AG for HIAS).

Jul 27, 2026

Deep Dive: The Economic Impact of Refugee Resettlement

Ricxia (left), a Venezuelan refugee and HIAS Economic Advancement Fund program participant, delivers packages to her clients as part of her business Carga Skyhaul in Florida in 2025 (HIAS). Refugees and immigrants contribute more to the U.S. economy than they consume, drive innovation, and fill labor gaps in crucial industries.

Ricxia (left), a Venezuelan refugee and HIAS Economic Advancement Fund program participant, delivers packages to her clients as part of her business Carga Skyhaul in Florida in 2025 (HIAS).

Jul 17, 2026

U.K. Synagogue Goes the Extra Mile to Welcome Refugees

HIAS+JCORE awards Finchley Progressive Synagogue as the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary on June 16, 2026 in London, featuring HIAS+JCORE's Rabbi David Mason, former Syrian refugee and community leader Alaa, and FPS' Tamara Joseph. (David Lewis). HIAS+JCORE partner Finchley Progressive Synagogue becomes the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary for its work welcoming refugees.

HIAS+JCORE awards Finchley Progressive Synagogue as the U.K.'s first Synagogue of Sanctuary on June 16, 2026 in London, featuring HIAS+JCORE's Rabbi David Mason, former Syrian refugee and community leader Alaa, and FPS' Tamara Joseph. (David Lewis).

Jun 24, 2026

Charting More than 250 Years of U.S. Immigration History

Shortly before the U.S. joined World War II, HIAS is seen here helping teach Jewish refugees English. (HIAS) As the U.S. celebrates America 250, learn about U.S. immigration history and HIAS’ work over the last century to help refugees and immigrants.

Shortly before the U.S. joined World War II, HIAS is seen here helping teach Jewish refugees English. (HIAS)

Jun 18, 2026

What the Latest Global Displacement Data from UNHCR Reveals

Afghan children are at a makeshift refugee camp in Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 11, 2026. More than 85,000 Afghan refugees have been forced to return to their country from neighboring Pakistan and Iran over the past couple of weeks. (Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua via Getty Images) This World Refugee Day, learn what the latest data from UNHCR means for the 117 million refugees and displaced people around the world.

Afghan children are at a makeshift refugee camp in Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 11, 2026. More than 85,000 Afghan refugees have been forced to return to their country from neighboring Pakistan and Iran over the past couple of weeks. (Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua via Getty Images)

Jun 16, 2026

Inspiring Refugees to Know for World Refugee Day

Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS) This World Refugee Day, get to know five incredible displaced people who are rebuilding their lives against all odds.

Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS)

Jun 4, 2026

Deep Dive: The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

A refugee and her baby attend a welcome ceremony upon their arrival in Rome, Italy on March 05, 2024. 97 refugees were rescued from Libyan detention camps and will now be hosted across Italy. (Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images) After years of debate and in response to recurring refugee crises, the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum goes into effect on June 12.

A refugee and her baby attend a welcome ceremony upon their arrival in Rome, Italy on March 05, 2024. 97 refugees were rescued from Libyan detention camps and will now be hosted across Italy. (Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images)