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HIAS Is Responding to the Emergency in Israel. Learn more Close Bar Emergency Response Center for Refugee Policy Refugee FAQs Contact Us English Español Open Search HIAS Toggle Menu Back Back Who We Are Who We Are Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. Learn More Explore Our People Careers Financial StatementsReports HIAS FoundationOur History Originally founded to assist Jews fleeing pogroms in Eastern Europe, today HIAS works around the world to assist displaced people of all backgrounds. Learn More MissionValues HIAS draws on our mission and values to serve over one million people in more than 20 countries around the world each year. Learn More What We Do What We Do HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives. Learn More Priorities Resettle Refugees Welcome Corps Through the Welcome Corps, groups of everyday Americans can sponsor refugees and help them build new lives in communities across the U.S. Learn More Resettlement Partners In communities across the United States, our network of resettlement partner agencies helps resettled refugees rebuild their lives and find welcome, safety, and opportunity. Learn More Resettle Refugees End Gender-Based Violence LGBTQ Refugees HIAS supports LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers to access their rights and rebuild their lives in dignity. Learn More No to GBV, Yes to Economic Empowerment A close collaboration in Ecuador between HIAS and UN Women promotes economic empowerment as an effective strategy to stop GBV. Learn More End Gender-Based Violence Provide Legal Support Legal Services in the U.S. Learn more about legal services that HIAS offers in the U.S. — and how to get help from our team of dedicated lawyers in New York and Maryland. Learn More Asylum Asylum is a vital form of protection for people fleeing persecution guaranteed by U.S. and international law. Learn More Provide Legal Support Support Community Mental Health Why Community Is So Crucial to Refugees’ Mental Health HIAS’ community-based mental health programs promote the well-being of refugees affected by crisis and conflict. Learn More WATCH: Caring for the Whole Person Watch a video to learn about HIAS’ dedication to refugees and their well-being. Learn More Support Community Mental Health Promote Economic Inclusion The Graduation Model Approach Our Graduation Model Approach provides refugees around the world with tools to lift themselves out of poverty and to integrate into host communities. Learn More The Fundamental Elements of our Economic Inclusion Programs HIAS has helped over 400,000 participants to get out of poverty, find employment, start a business, and achieve self-reliance. Learn More Promote Economic Inclusion Advocate for Refugee Rights Support the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act Tell Congress to support the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would make it easier for asylum seekers to obtain a work permit and contribute to their communities. Learn More Take Action From sending letters to your lawmaker to getting more involved in your community, we need you to speak up for refugees and asylum seekers. Learn More Advocate for Refugee Rights Respond to Emergencies Emergency Response in Israel HIAS is working to ensure support following the mass terrorist violence in Israel on October 7, 2023. Learn More Sudanese Refugees in Chad Since April 2023, more than 400,000 refugees have crossed the border into Chad. Learn about HIAS’ response. Learn More Respond to Emergencies Our Work Center for Refugee Policy The center is dedicated to generating new ideas to inform and educate policymakers on issues related to advancing refugee rights across the globe. Learn More Welcome Circles Help integrate refugees into communities across the U.S. through HIAS-led private sponsorship groups. Learn More Where We Work Where We Work HIAS provides vital services to displaced people and communities impacted by displacement in more than 20 countries around the world. 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HIAS Is Here To Help Read More Our Work Israel Crisis Response HIAS is currently responding to the humanitarian emergency across the country as a result of recent violent attacks against the civilian population. Learn More The Darién Gap HIAS is working across the Darién Gap to provide refugees and asylum seekers with gender-based violence prevention and response, legal support, and mental health services. Learn More Latest Learn More Israel Ukraine LGBTQ Refugees Darien Gap Welcome Circles See All Latest In the Caribbean, HIAS and UNHCR Make an Impact from Afar A team in Oranjestad, Aruba, supports hundreds of refugees in need across the Caribbean through our remote services program. Read More For Refugees, Arrival Is Not the End of Their Story The recent celebration of Passover reminds us that refugee journeys do not end when they arrive in their new home. Read More Empowering Resilience in Israel During Wartime Since the October 7 attacks and subsequent war, HIAS Israel Emergency Response has supported the most vulnerable communities in Israel. Read More How to Help How to Help Together, we can help create a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. Join us. Donate Now Get Involved Volunteer Attend an Event Sponsor a Refugee Congregational Opportunities Educational Resources TAKE ACTION Highlights Five Ways Americans Can Welcome Refugees Explore ways that you can help refugees, asylum seekers, and other displaced people find welcome in your community, the U.S., and around the world. Read More Join HIAS' Pro Bono Network HIAS’ Pro BonoPartnerships team works with volunteer attorneys across the U.S. to help refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people access vital legal services. Learn More Donate Donate Now Become a Monthly Donor Employer Match HIAS Foundation Corporate Partnerships Other Ways to Give Emergency Response Center for Refugee Policy Refugee FAQs Contact Us Search Submit Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Conflict in Sudan Jewish Clergy: Sudanese Civilians Must Be Protected Conflict in Sudan Jewish Clergy: Sudanese Civilians Must Be Protected A Conversation with HIAS South Africa's First Country Director War in Ukraine The Time Ukrainian Refugees Celebrated Passover — in a Church Latest News In the Caribbean, HIAS and UNHCR Make an Impact from Afar May 8, 2024 For Refugees, Arrival Is Not the End of Their Story May 8, 2024 Israel-Gaza Conflict Empowering Resilience in Israel During Wartime May 7, 2024 Israel-Gaza Conflict Let All Who Are Hungry Come and Eat May 3, 2024 See More Statements HIAS Opposes New Policies That Restrict Asylum May 10, 2024 HIAS Opens New Country Office in South Africa; Now Assisting Refugees in 24 Countries Apr 25, 2024 See All Statements Learn More Volunteer to Help Refugees Volunteer to Help Refugees Learn how you can make a difference. 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