This is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. The XML sitemap of this website can be found by following [this link](https://hias.org/sitemap_index.xml). # HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) > Welcome, safety, and opportunity for refugees and immigrants around the world. HIAS is an international Jewish humanitarian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. With a sharpened focus, we deliver vital support through protection services, mental health care, economic empowerment, Jewish community engagement, and robust advocacy—defending the rights of all displaced people to rebuild their lives. ## Core Information & Programs - [Who We Are](https://hias.org/who/) - HIAS’ history, mission, Jewish values, and operating principles. - [What We Do](https://hias.org/what/) - High-level overview of HIAS’ primary global humanitarian action areas. - [Protect Displaced People](https://hias.org/what/protect-displaced-people/) - programs for refugees including legal protection, ending violence against women and girls, child protection, safe housing, food security, and refugee resettlement. - [Economic Empowerment](https://hias.org/what/promote-economic-empowerment/) - Refugees have safe economic opportunities to earn sustainable income and contribute to their communities. - [Mental Health Support](https://hias.org/what/support-community-mental-health/) - Community-based mental health programs that promote the well-being of refugees. - [HIAS United States](https://hias.org/where/united-states/) - Information on initial resettlement, Welcome Circles, and U.S. legal services. - [Refugee Rights and the Midterm Elections](https://hias.org/refugee-rights-and-midterm-elections/) - Learn more about refugee and immigration policy before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and how you can take action to support immigrants. ## Get Involved & Support - [Donate to HIAS](https://hias.org/donate) - Official donation portal for humanitarian response. - [Take Action](https://hias.org/take-action) - How to advocate for refugees and immigrants. - [Latest](https://hias.org/latest/) - Latest news from HIAS, including statements and press releases, explainers and analysis on refugee and immigration issues, and impact stories. ## Pages - [Who We Are](https://hias.org/who/) - [Contact Us](https://hias.org/contact-us/) - [Terms of Use](https://hias.org/terms-use/) - [Privacy Policy](https://hias.org/privacy-policy/) - [What We Do](https://hias.org/what/) - [Where We Work](https://hias.org/where/) - [Latest](https://hias.org/latest/) - [Take Action](https://hias.org/take-action/) ## Posts - [How the Trump Administration Devastated the U.S. Asylum System](https://hias.org/news/how-trump-administration-devastated-u-s-asylum-system/): Since President Trump's second term began, seeking asylum in the U.S. has become nearly impossible, preventing asylum seekers from finding safety. - [HIAS Colombia Delivers Emergency Aid After Devastating Earthquake](https://hias.org/news/hias-colombia-delivers-emergency-aid-after-devastating-earthquake/): HIAS Colombia is responding to the earthquake by providing temporary housing, food and hygiene kits, and cash assistance to those in need. - [Beyond Refugee Resettlement: Building a Future in a New Country](https://hias.org/news/beyond-refugee-resettlement-building-future-new-country/): HIAS’ support for refugees extends beyond initial resettlement, helping newcomers navigate transportation, housing, employment, and legal needs. - [Community Sponsorship: How Volunteers Power Refugee Resettlement Across the U.S.](https://hias.org/news/community-sponsorship-how-volunteers-power-refugee-resettlement-across-u-s/): HIAS and our partners have been at the forefront of exploring community sponsorship as a model of refugee resettlement in the U.S. - [Uncovering Why Rosh Hashanah Gave Us Tikkun Olam](https://hias.org/news/uncovering-why-rosh-hashanah-gave-us-tikkun-olam/): During these high holidays, we must look back and mine our tradition for every ounce of spiritual chutzpah we can find. We need it to move forward. ## Who we are - [Our History](https://hias.org/who/our-history/) - [Family History Research Requests](https://hias.org/who/records-search-requests/) ## What we do - [Protect Displaced People](https://hias.org/what/protect-displaced-people/) - [Support Community Mental Health](https://hias.org/what/support-community-mental-health/) - [Promote Economic Empowerment](https://hias.org/what/promote-economic-empowerment/) - [Advocate for Refugee Rights](https://hias.org/what/advocate-refugee-rights/) - [Engage Jewish Communities](https://hias.org/what/engage-jewish-communities/) ## Where we work - [United States](https://hias.org/where/united-states/) - [HIAS Europe](https://hias.org/hias-eu/) - [HIAS+JCORE](https://hiasjcore.org/) - [Chad](https://hias.org/where/chad/) - [Colombia](https://hias.org/where/colombia/) - [Ecuador](https://hias.org/where/ecuador/) - [Greece](https://hias.org/where/greece/) - [Israel](https://hias.org/where/israel/) - [Kenya](https://hias.org/where/kenya/) - [Mexico](https://hias.org/where/mexico/) - [Panama](https://hias.org/where/panama/) - [South Africa](https://hias.org/where/south-africa/) - [Venezuela](https://hias.org/where/venezuela/) ## How to Help - [Support Our Immigrant Neighbors](https://hias.org/how/support-our-immigrant-neighbors/) - [Volunteer with HIAS](https://hias.org/how/volunteer/) - [Congregational Opportunities](https://hias.org/how/congregational-opportunities/) - [Jewish Educational Resources](https://hias.org/how/jewish-educational-resources/) - [Upcoming Events](https://hias.org/how/upcoming-events/) ## Statements - [HIAS in Solidarity with Refugees, Asylees as Medicaid Cut](https://hias.org/statements/hias-laments-loss-benefits-refugees/): HIAS stands with refugees and asylees across the U.S. who will lose access to Medicaid and other benefits under the One Big Beautiful Bill. - [HIAS Appalled by Proposed Exclusion of Vulnerable Refugees](https://hias.org/statements/hias-appalled-proposed-exclusion-vulnerable-refugees/): HIAS is appalled that the Trump administration is planning to limit the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program primarily to white South Africans. - [HIAS Statement on New Lawsuit Challenging Interim Final Rule on Asylum Referrals to Immigration Court Without Interview](https://hias.org/statements/hias-statement-new-lawsuit-challenging-interim-final-rule-asylum-referrals-immigration-court-without-interview/): HIAS is a plaintiff in a new lawsuit challenging a Trump administration rule that allows asylum seekers to be sent to immigration court without first having an opportunity to participate in an asylum interview. - [HIAS Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul](https://hias.org/statements/hias-statement-5th-anniversary-fall-kabul/): 76,000 Afghans evacuated to the U.S. after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan five years ago, but now the U.S. government has shut the door. - [HIAS Statement on the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti](https://hias.org/statements/hias-statement-termination-haiti-tps/): HIAS responds as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is ended for approximately 350,000 Haitians in the United States. ## Publications - [2025 Annual Report](https://hias.org/publications/2025-annual-report/) - [Community Sponsorship of Refugees](https://hias.org/publications/community-sponsorship-refugees/) - [Community Sponsorship of Refugees in Chicagoland](https://hias.org/publications/community-sponsorship-refugees-chicagoland/) - [Barriers to Protection Today: Updated Recommendations on Asylum Seekers in Expedited Removal](https://hias.org/publications/barriers-protection-today-updated-recommendations-asylum-seekers-expedited-removal/) - [Community Sponsorship as an Integration and Inclusion Accelerator](https://hias.org/publications/community-sponsorship-integration-and-inclusion-accelerator/) ## Tags - [Advocacy](https://hias.org/tag/advocacy/) - [Refugee Resettlement](https://hias.org/tag/refugee-resettlement/) - [Asylum](https://hias.org/tag/asylum/) - [United States](https://hias.org/tag/united-states/) - [Refugee Rights and the Midterm Elections](https://hias.org/tag/refugee-rights-midterm-elections/)