Topic: Economic Inclusion

39 results

Feb 26, 2024

HIAS Named as Ivory Prize 2024 Top 25 Finalist

Feb 26, 2024

HIAS Named as Ivory Prize 2024 Top 25 Finalist HIAS is excited to announce that we have been selected as a Top 25 finalist for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability, a national award to recognize ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to housing affordability.

Jan 30, 2024

5 Ways HIAS Works With the Private Sector to Help Refugees

Jan 30, 2024

5 Ways HIAS Works With the Private Sector to Help Refugees Refugees deserve decent economic opportunities. Here's how HIAS collaborates with the private sector to make that happen.

Sep 22, 2023

Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet

Sep 22, 2023

Providing Refugees With Tools To Get Back on Their Feet Economic inclusion programs work with displaced people to achieve their long-term financial stability and self-reliance in host communities. Here are five ways these programs work at HIAS.

Sep 1, 2023

Helping LGBTQ People Thrive in Ecuador

Sep 1, 2023

Helping LGBTQ People Thrive in Ecuador Claudia Gomez and Isabela Ruiz participated in the Entrepreneurship School with a Gender Lens with HIAS Ecuador, and now they now have a successful business selling vegan snacks.

Aug 31, 2023

“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya

Aug 31, 2023

“Here, Living Is Hard”: Helping Urban Refugees in Kenya As the urban refugee population in Nairobi and other cities in Kenya numbers about 88,000, the ways to reach clients is sometimes a challenge. So HIAS offices sometimes go to the clients, rather than the other way around.

Jul 31, 2023

A Refugee Explores Her Culinary Passion in Costa Rica

Jul 31, 2023

A Refugee Explores Her Culinary Passion in Costa Rica After fleeing to Costa Rica from her native Nicaragua, Erika Sanchez opened her own restaurant through the help of HIAS' Graduation Model Approach.

Jun 27, 2023

A Small Sum Leads to Long-Term Empowerment for Women in Cali

Jun 27, 2023

A Small Sum Leads to Long-Term Empowerment for Women in Cali HIAS' economic inclusion programs have transformed women's lives in Colombia.

Jun 13, 2023

After an Arduous Journey, a Migrant Finds Hope in Guyana

Jun 13, 2023

After an Arduous Journey, a Migrant Finds Hope in Guyana After Alejandra Ortega left Venezuela, she found community — and opportunity — after coming into contact with HIAS Guyana.

May 25, 2023

Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Build Resilience Through Leadership

May 25, 2023

Israeli woman smiles as Ukrainian woman sits next to her and leans over to write something on a small desk A leadership program developed by HIAS Israel has met with a positive reception from Ukrainian refugees wanting to give back to their new communities.

May 23, 2023

Greece Election: How Will the Results Affect Refugees?

May 23, 2023

refugees crowded on a boat HIAS Greece Country Director Vassilis Kerasiotis discusses the potential impact of Kyriakos Mitsotakis' victory on refugees and HIAS’ work in the country.

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