Topic: Sudanese Refugees
20 results
Apr 5, 2018
An Open Letter Concerning the Safety and Future of African Asylum Seekers
Apr 5, 2018
In an open letter, 11 American Jewish organizations urge Prime Minister Netanyahu to pursue a humane solution for the 39,000 asylum seekers currently within Israel's borders.
Aug 17, 2017
Permagardening in Chad Boosts Livelihoods For Refugees
Aug 17, 2017
With funds from Jewish World Watch, HIAS Chad has begun implementing a highly innovative and cost-effective initiative to help refugees grow food year-around.
May 18, 2017
New Food Distribution Program Increases Autonomy for Sudanese Refugees in Chad
May 18, 2017
HIAS Chad is partnering with the World Food Programme and UNHCR to implement a new model for food distribution for Sudanese refugees.
Mar 3, 2016
Slow Motion Crisis: Chad’s Forgotten Refugees
Mar 3, 2016
Chad is currently home to nearly half a million refugees and asylum seekers. Many have lived as refugees for over a decade, and it is uncertain when or if they will ever be able to return home. As funds continue to be stretched thin in 2016, the World Food Program was forced to scale back its food assistance to refugees there.
Jan 4, 2016
Kids Day Out: Uganda [VIDEO]
Jan 4, 2016
Forty four refugee children, all currently receiving therapy from HIAS’ trained staff, enjoyed a day out in Kampala, Uganda. “It’s an opportunity for the children to feel welcomed, loved and accepted in this world. It’s an opportunity to rekindle their hope," said Timothy Mukua, psychosocial program manager at HIAS Uganda.
Oct 21, 2015
Video: Winnie Gacheru on HIAS’ Work in Kenya
Oct 21, 2015
Winnie Gacheru, director of psychosocial programs at HIAS Kenya, describes working with some of the world's most vulnerable refugees in this short video.
Jul 8, 2015
Amid Chaos and Violence, South Sudan Turns Four
Jul 8, 2015
South Sudan is the world’s youngest country. Unfortunately, its early years have been anything but idyllic.
Jun 1, 2015
The Forgotten Refugees of Darfur
Jun 1, 2015
When I visited Am Nabak refugee camp in eastern Chad this spring, the leader of the youth committee handed me a list of requests for the camp's young people. What could I say to this young man who wanted so much more than refugee camp life could provide for himself and his friends?
Apr 3, 2015
Israel Asylum Seekers Wonder: Next Year in Jerusalem?
Apr 3, 2015
Israel Asylum Seekers Wonder: Next Year in Jerusalem? Apr 03, 2015 Passover is all about the persecution of the Jewish people in Egypt, and their flight to freedom across the Sinai. It is sadly ironic that, on the eve of this important holiday of freedom, the Israeli Ministry of the Interior is issuing deportation letters […]
May 28, 2014
Too Poor for a Social Life
May 28, 2014
Those of us who live relatively privileged lives often catch ourselves saying something like, “I’m too poor to go out this weekend.” When we say that, we don’t mean what one-sixth of the world’s population means.