WHO WE ARE
HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity.
MISSION
Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.
HISTORY
More than one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts, and history of the Jewish people – a history of oppression, displacement, and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence and remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients come from diverse faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds, as do our staff members. We bring our experience, history, and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
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.
KEY ACTION AREAS
- Resettle Refugees
- Provide Legal Support
- End Gender-Based Violence
- Advocate for Refugee Rights
- Support Community Mental Health
- Respond to Emergencies
WORK WITH US
1,700+ passionate and hard-working employees
HIAS was founded to help Jewish refugees but now helps clients of all ethnicities, faiths, and backgrounds from around the globe.
WHERE WE WORK
HIAS provides vital services to hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in more than 20 countries around the world.
20+ countries around the world, from Aruba to Ukraine