Topic: Social Services

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Oct 10, 2023

Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health

Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health As we honor World Mental Health Day, HIAS recognizes that centering communities and families is paramount to the success our mental health programs.

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.

Oct 2, 2023

High Risks Remain for Ukrainian Women in Moldova and Romania

Illustration of women and girls in shadows A new report from HIAS and VOICE addresses the situation of women and girls in the context of the Ukrainian crisis response in Moldova and Romania.

Sep 26, 2023

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine

In Latin America, Redefining What it Means To Be Masculine Latin America and the Caribbean has some of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. This innovative program is working with men to help them understand how traditional forms of masculinity perpetuate violence against women and girls, and what they can do to change this.

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 31, 2023

Photos: Sudan’s Violence Fuels Refugee Crisis in Chad

Photos: Sudan’s Violence Fuels Refugee Crisis in Chad HIAS is delivering food, cash, and housing supplies to those seeking refuge and will be providing emergency relief in Chad for the next six months.

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.

Apr 18, 2023

WATCH: Healing and Hope — Ending Gender-Based Violence

A HIAS staff member speaks with a woman and girl about HIAS' programs to address violence against women and girls. End Violence Against Women and Girls | HIAS HIAS is working to end gender-based violence (GBV) among forcibly displaced people by supporting survivors, reducing risks, and transforming societal norms.

Apr 5, 2023

Art Installation Addresses Gender-Based Violence in Aruba

Art Installation Addresses Gender-Based Violence in Aruba An exhibition of Keren Yehezkeli Goldstein's She's Gone also helped bring about an expanded role for HIAS with the government of Aruba.

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