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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Dec 15, 2022

How an Innovative Algorithm Helps Ukrainian Refugees Find New Homes

Happy Ukranians | Help Ukrainian Refugees Find New Homes | HIAS.org The RUTH algorithm incorporates preferences from both refugees and HIAS Welcome Circle volunteers to enhance traditional resettlement practices.

Dec 14, 2022

2022 in Review: War in Ukraine Adds to Record Displacement Worldwide

2022 in Review: War in Ukraine Adds to Record Displacement Worldwide 2022 will likely be remembered in the refugee world as one of the worst crises ever, as the war in Ukraine continues to shape the global response to millions of displaced people. Take a look back at the Ukraine crisis and other pivotal moments of the year.

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.

Dec 7, 2022

HIAS Opens Five New International Offices, Now Assisting Refugees in 22 Countries

HIAS Opens Five New International Offices, Now Assisting Refugees in 22 Countries HIAS, the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees, has opened new country offices in Moldova, Poland, and Romania to step up its assistance to people displaced by the war in Ukraine. In addition, new offices in Honduras and Guatemala will position the organization to provide services to a growing population of refugees and asylum seekers in Central America.

Nov 22, 2022

A First Thanksgiving for Refugees in Pennsylvania

A First Thanksgiving for Refugees in Pennsylvania Newly-arrived refugees experience their first Thanksgiving celebrations, thanks to events held by HIAS resettlement partners HIAS Pennsylvania and JFCS Pittsburgh.

Sep 22, 2022

Why Advocacy Must Advance on Multiple Fronts

Why Advocacy Must Advance on Multiple Fronts This summer, HIAS’ grassroots advocacy sought to influence the upcoming U.S. refugee admissions goal and priorities for the 2023 fiscal year.

Aug 31, 2022

In the Face of Uncertainty, Afghan Evacuees Lay Down Roots

Afghan evacuees Rana, Wali, and Hewad in their home on August 29, 2022 in Florida. Their family was resettled by Gulf Coast JFCS, a HIAS affiliate. (Zack Wittman for HIAS) Wali is building a new life — and a new business — in Florida with the help of HIAS affiliate Gulf Coast JFCS. But nearly a year after arriving in the U.S., he is one of thousands of Afghan evacuees still unsure when or how they will gain permanent legal status.

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