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HIAS helps refugees and immigrants around the world.

HIAS was founded 145 years ago by Jewish refugees and immigrants to help other refugees and immigrants.

HIAS advocates for refugee and immigrant rights in the United States and across the world.

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS helps displaced people find safety and rebuild their lives — in the United States and around the world.

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HIAS and Jewish community partners hold a protest in support of refugees and immigrants in Washington, D.C., February 11, 2026.

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Souad (black dress), a Sudanese refugee who fled the civil war with her children, participates in HIAS Chad activities that provide mental health care, economic assistance, and protection services in the Farchana refugee camp in eastern Chad in June 2026 (Saam Kouakaine for HIAS).

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Why Refugees Need Our Support

Today, more than 117 million people have been forced from their homes because of violence, persecution, and conflict. Join us in helping refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.

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Supporters gather at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after oral arguments were heard in the Pacito v. Trump class action lawsuit challenging the refugee ban in Pasadena, California on September 4, 2025. (Brenda Bravo for IRAP, HIAS, CWS, and LCSNW)

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Support Our Immigrant Neighbors

As we continue to witness the devastating impacts of anti-immigrant attacks in the United States, learn how you can take action to support our immigrant neighbors locally and across the country.

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