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We stand for a world where ALL displaced populations can find welcome, safety, and opportunity.
Education can change everything — especially for students forced to flee their homes.
Meet two graduates who turned opportunity into possibility, and are now launching careers that make their families proud:
Meet two graduates who turned opportunity into possibility, and are now launching careers that make their families proud:
Scholarships Support Displaced Students in Starting their Careers in Colombia
Since 2023, HIAS has partnered with the DAFI scholarship program to help displaced students in Colombia complete a university education.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Education can change everything — especially for students forced to flee their homes.
Meet two graduates who turned opportunity into possibility, and are now launching careers that make their families proud:
Meet two graduates who turned opportunity into possibility, and are now launching careers that make their families proud:
In 2025, HIAS had to make hard decisions.
Several country offices were closed, staff were laid off, and longstanding partnerships were disrupted.
The losses were painful, but they reminded us: no matter the changes we face, our commitment to displaced people remains unwavering →
Several country offices were closed, staff were laid off, and longstanding partnerships were disrupted.
The losses were painful, but they reminded us: no matter the changes we face, our commitment to displaced people remains unwavering →
2025: Year in Review
In 2025, record global displacement collided with a sweeping rollback of U.S. humanitarian policies. HIAS still found ways to help.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In 2025, HIAS had to make hard decisions.
Several country offices were closed, staff were laid off, and longstanding partnerships were disrupted.
The losses were painful, but they reminded us: no matter the changes we face, our commitment to displaced people remains unwavering →
Several country offices were closed, staff were laid off, and longstanding partnerships were disrupted.
The losses were painful, but they reminded us: no matter the changes we face, our commitment to displaced people remains unwavering →
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I drafted my new @satevepost.bsky.social Considering History column on the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the spirit of Hanukkah, & the best of America before the horrific & tragic events this past weekend. But I'm even prouder to be sharing it now. 🗃️
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/cons...
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Considering History: The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the Spirit of Hanukkah, and American Ideals | The Saturday Evening Post
Tracing the history of Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society highlights how much this organization embodies both the spirit of Hanukkah and Judaism and the best of America.
www.saturdayeveningpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I drafted my new @satevepost.bsky.social Considering History column on the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the spirit of Hanukkah, & the best of America before the horrific & tragic events this past weekend. But I'm even prouder to be sharing it now. 🗃️
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/cons...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/cons...
“By doubling the list of restricted countries, the Trump Administration is literally doubling down on its targeting of entire communities based on where they come from.”
Read more of our response to the Trump admin’s latest expansion of its travel ban based solely on nationality:
Read more of our response to the Trump admin’s latest expansion of its travel ban based solely on nationality:
HIAS Condemns the Trump Administration’s Expanded Travel Ban
HIAS unequivocally opposes the Trump Administration’s latest expansion of the travel ban based solely on nationality to 39 countries.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
“By doubling the list of restricted countries, the Trump Administration is literally doubling down on its targeting of entire communities based on where they come from.”
Read more of our response to the Trump admin’s latest expansion of its travel ban based solely on nationality:
Read more of our response to the Trump admin’s latest expansion of its travel ban based solely on nationality:
HIAS is horrified by this devastating act of antisemitic violence. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.
May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.
At least 12 dead, including 1 gunman, in attack on Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach
Hundreds had gathered for an event at Bondi Beach called Chanukah by the Sea, which was celebrating the start of the Hanukkah Jewish festival.
www.npr.org
December 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
HIAS is horrified by this devastating act of antisemitic violence. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and the entire Jewish community in Australia.
May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.
May the memories of those killed be a blessing, and may we all someday build and inhabit a safer world.
We congratulate Dr. Barham Salih on his appointment as UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
We hope his leadership — rooted in his lived experience of forced displacement — will guide our sector through this moment of unprecedented threats to global refugee protection.
We hope his leadership — rooted in his lived experience of forced displacement — will guide our sector through this moment of unprecedented threats to global refugee protection.
Former Iraqi President Barham Salih to lead UN refugee agency
Barham Salih, a former Iraqi president who fled persecution under Saddam Hussein, has been appointed the next U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, breaking the tradition of selecting leaders mainly fr...
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We congratulate Dr. Barham Salih on his appointment as UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
We hope his leadership — rooted in his lived experience of forced displacement — will guide our sector through this moment of unprecedented threats to global refugee protection.
We hope his leadership — rooted in his lived experience of forced displacement — will guide our sector through this moment of unprecedented threats to global refugee protection.
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RCUSA, elected leaders, & advocates are sounding the alarm: Collective punishment isn't public safety.
Read about today's news conference https://rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-council-usa-elected-leaders-and-advocates-condemn-collective-punishment-of-refugees-and-immigrants-following-dc-shooting/
Read about today's news conference https://rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-council-usa-elected-leaders-and-advocates-condemn-collective-punishment-of-refugees-and-immigrants-following-dc-shooting/
December 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
RCUSA, elected leaders, & advocates are sounding the alarm: Collective punishment isn't public safety.
Read about today's news conference https://rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-council-usa-elected-leaders-and-advocates-condemn-collective-punishment-of-refugees-and-immigrants-following-dc-shooting/
Read about today's news conference https://rcusa.org/news-and-media/refugee-council-usa-elected-leaders-and-advocates-condemn-collective-punishment-of-refugees-and-immigrants-following-dc-shooting/
In the past few weeks, the Trump admin has targeted refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, throwing hundreds of thousands of people into fear and trauma.
Let's be clear: refugee rights are human rights. We all deserve the right to safety, home, stability, and community.
Let's be clear: refugee rights are human rights. We all deserve the right to safety, home, stability, and community.
December 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In the past few weeks, the Trump admin has targeted refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, throwing hundreds of thousands of people into fear and trauma.
Let's be clear: refugee rights are human rights. We all deserve the right to safety, home, stability, and community.
Let's be clear: refugee rights are human rights. We all deserve the right to safety, home, stability, and community.
Don’t let hate win.
Instead, we need to stand up for humanity and for displaced people who just need a helping hand as they rebuild their lives. Share with someone who needs this reminder.
Instead, we need to stand up for humanity and for displaced people who just need a helping hand as they rebuild their lives. Share with someone who needs this reminder.
December 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Don’t let hate win.
Instead, we need to stand up for humanity and for displaced people who just need a helping hand as they rebuild their lives. Share with someone who needs this reminder.
Instead, we need to stand up for humanity and for displaced people who just need a helping hand as they rebuild their lives. Share with someone who needs this reminder.
In the past two weeks, we've witnessed new restrictions that will have devastating impacts for refugees, asylum seekers & immigrant communities across the U.S.
We're breaking down what you need to know:
We're breaking down what you need to know:
The Trump Administration’s Alarming New Attacks on Refugees and Asylum Seekers
After a shooting in Washington, D.C., President Trump has announced sweeping restrictions to immigration, harming refugees and asylees.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
In the past two weeks, we've witnessed new restrictions that will have devastating impacts for refugees, asylum seekers & immigrant communities across the U.S.
We're breaking down what you need to know:
We're breaking down what you need to know:
The world’s crises aren’t slowing down, but neither are we.
This #GivingTuesday, your support helps protect families fleeing persecution, provides critical legal services, and creates pathways to safety & dignity.
Right now, all donations will be doubled, allowing your impact to go twice as far:
This #GivingTuesday, your support helps protect families fleeing persecution, provides critical legal services, and creates pathways to safety & dignity.
Right now, all donations will be doubled, allowing your impact to go twice as far:
Double Your Giving Tuesday Gift
Across the world, families are fleeing violence and persecution in search of safety. Though too often, countries are closing their doors instead of opening their arms. But together, we can work to mak...
giving.hias.org
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The world’s crises aren’t slowing down, but neither are we.
This #GivingTuesday, your support helps protect families fleeing persecution, provides critical legal services, and creates pathways to safety & dignity.
Right now, all donations will be doubled, allowing your impact to go twice as far:
This #GivingTuesday, your support helps protect families fleeing persecution, provides critical legal services, and creates pathways to safety & dignity.
Right now, all donations will be doubled, allowing your impact to go twice as far:
We are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred in D.C. last week. Our thoughts are with the victims and families of all those affected.
December 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred in D.C. last week. Our thoughts are with the victims and families of all those affected.
Women & girls are disproportionately impacted by conflict.
But we also know that women are at the center of protection, healing & rebuilding. Again and again, women hold families & communities together amid profound uncertainty.
Reflections from HIAS’ CEO on our work to protect women & girls:
But we also know that women are at the center of protection, healing & rebuilding. Again and again, women hold families & communities together amid profound uncertainty.
Reflections from HIAS’ CEO on our work to protect women & girls:
When Women Are Safe, Communities Thrive
16 Days of Activism invites us to look at how women are disproportionately impacted by conflict, displacement, and crisis.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Women & girls are disproportionately impacted by conflict.
But we also know that women are at the center of protection, healing & rebuilding. Again and again, women hold families & communities together amid profound uncertainty.
Reflections from HIAS’ CEO on our work to protect women & girls:
But we also know that women are at the center of protection, healing & rebuilding. Again and again, women hold families & communities together amid profound uncertainty.
Reflections from HIAS’ CEO on our work to protect women & girls:
“This is a new low in the administration’s consistently cold-hearted treatment of people who are already building new lives and enriching the communities where they have made their homes." - Naomi S., VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy on the Trump admin's latest memo:
Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says
The Trump administration plans to review all refugees admitted during the Biden years, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“This is a new low in the administration’s consistently cold-hearted treatment of people who are already building new lives and enriching the communities where they have made their homes." - Naomi S., VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy on the Trump admin's latest memo:
Seven years ago, Christine arrived in Kenya as a refugee with a dream of becoming a doctor — a dream that was interrupted by conflict and displacement.
Instead of giving up, she found a new path:
Instead of giving up, she found a new path:
Refugee Entrepreneur Expands Sustainable Fashion Business Online in Kenya
Through a digital skill lab program funded by HIAS Kenya, Christine, a refugee from DRC, has expanded her sustainable fashion business.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Seven years ago, Christine arrived in Kenya as a refugee with a dream of becoming a doctor — a dream that was interrupted by conflict and displacement.
Instead of giving up, she found a new path:
Instead of giving up, she found a new path:
ICYMI: The U.S. government is moving to revive and expand the “public charge” rule — meaning some immigrants could be denied permanent status if they’ve received benefits like SNAP, housing assistance or non-emergency Medicaid.
Trump administration rule could further penalize immigrants for using benefits
The Trump administration is bringing back a policy that could penalize migrants for using public benefits if they're seeking a green card or visa.
www.npr.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
ICYMI: The U.S. government is moving to revive and expand the “public charge” rule — meaning some immigrants could be denied permanent status if they’ve received benefits like SNAP, housing assistance or non-emergency Medicaid.
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We're clear: the Government's proposed asylum reforms will only entrench division and cause serious harm. People who need the UK's protection deserve so much better.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We're clear: the Government's proposed asylum reforms will only entrench division and cause serious harm. People who need the UK's protection deserve so much better.
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"There is something spectacularly cruel about ripping out the safety net of people who came to this country who need just a little bit of time to get back on their feet and to begin to be able to contribute economically to this country." — Naomi S., HIAS VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy
Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
Even though the shutdown is over, the GOP’s signature tax and spending law is poised to kick people off the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"There is something spectacularly cruel about ripping out the safety net of people who came to this country who need just a little bit of time to get back on their feet and to begin to be able to contribute economically to this country." — Naomi S., HIAS VP of U.S. Policy & Advocacy
Now that the federal government shutdown has come to an end, HIAS calls on Congress to immediately restore access to SNAP benefits for refugees, asylees, and others who were granted legal protection for humanitarian reasons, who have been wrongly excluded from food assistance:
HIAS Calls for the Resumption of SNAP for Refugees, Asylees
As the federal government shutdown comes to an end, HIAS calls on congress to restore SNAP for refugees and asylees.
hias.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Now that the federal government shutdown has come to an end, HIAS calls on Congress to immediately restore access to SNAP benefits for refugees, asylees, and others who were granted legal protection for humanitarian reasons, who have been wrongly excluded from food assistance:
Millions of Americans are struggling to put food on the table — a crisis due to the Trump admin's decision to not fully fund SNAP during the shutdown.
But before that, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1) had already excluded refugees, asylees & other humanitarian entrants from SNAP.
But before that, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1) had already excluded refugees, asylees & other humanitarian entrants from SNAP.
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Millions of Americans are struggling to put food on the table — a crisis due to the Trump admin's decision to not fully fund SNAP during the shutdown.
But before that, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1) had already excluded refugees, asylees & other humanitarian entrants from SNAP.
But before that, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1) had already excluded refugees, asylees & other humanitarian entrants from SNAP.
HIAS has been fighting for the restoration of foreign aid in court since February. @nytimes.com shares a detailed look at the lawsuit in which we are a plaintiff:
The Monthslong Legal Battle to Save Foreign Aid
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
HIAS has been fighting for the restoration of foreign aid in court since February. @nytimes.com shares a detailed look at the lawsuit in which we are a plaintiff:
We are devastated to see the long-reported priorities of the Trump admin for refugee resettlement in writing.
Refugee admissions have been slashed to a historic low of 7,500 — a fraction of the 125,000 authorized in the prior year — and by far the lowest in the history of the program.
Refugee admissions have been slashed to a historic low of 7,500 — a fraction of the 125,000 authorized in the prior year — and by far the lowest in the history of the program.
HIAS Devastated by Refugee Admissions Priorities
HIAS condemns the unprecedented manipulation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions program through the Presidential Determination (PD) for 2026.
hias.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We are devastated to see the long-reported priorities of the Trump admin for refugee resettlement in writing.
Refugee admissions have been slashed to a historic low of 7,500 — a fraction of the 125,000 authorized in the prior year — and by far the lowest in the history of the program.
Refugee admissions have been slashed to a historic low of 7,500 — a fraction of the 125,000 authorized in the prior year — and by far the lowest in the history of the program.
“The priorities of the Trump administration will undermine a program we’ve helped to uphold for more than four decades and violate the core moral and legal principles upon which it was founded.”
More from a powerful op-ed feat. HIAS’ CEO Beth Oppenheim:
More from a powerful op-ed feat. HIAS’ CEO Beth Oppenheim:
We practice our faith by welcoming refugees. Now, that work is at risk.
(RNS) — The Trump administration is planning to radically overhaul who is admitted through the U.S. refugee program.
religionnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
“The priorities of the Trump administration will undermine a program we’ve helped to uphold for more than four decades and violate the core moral and legal principles upon which it was founded.”
More from a powerful op-ed feat. HIAS’ CEO Beth Oppenheim:
More from a powerful op-ed feat. HIAS’ CEO Beth Oppenheim:
As we continue to witness the devastating impacts of anti-immigrant attacks in the U.S., it can feel overwhelming to find ways to make a difference.
Here are a few ways you can take action →
Here are a few ways you can take action →
Support Our Immigrant Neighbors
Join HIAS in supporting our immigrant neighbors in the United States.
hias.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
As we continue to witness the devastating impacts of anti-immigrant attacks in the U.S., it can feel overwhelming to find ways to make a difference.
Here are a few ways you can take action →
Here are a few ways you can take action →