Topic: Emergency Response

20 results

Feb 13, 2024

Community Center in Israel Helps African Women Cope with War

Feb 13, 2024

Community Center in Israel Helps African Women Cope with War In partnership with HIAS Israel’s Emergency Response, JACC distributes food, children’s toys, clothing, diapers, and baby food to asylum seekers.

Dec 28, 2023

Dispatch from Israel: Rebuilding Through Partnerships

Dec 28, 2023

Brightly colored crates of food and people moving in a warehouse A personal account from a HIAS staffer stationed in Israel after the terrorist attacks, where the emergency response team developed ways to work with local organizations to help some of the estimated 250,000 displaced Israelis. 

Dec 10, 2023

After Fleeing Sudan, Refugees Get Mental Health Help in Chad

Dec 10, 2023

Older man in robe and head covering sitting and people behind him sitting with heads covered For refugees fleeing Sudan's conflict, the psychological toll is daunting. HIAS' mental health programs have helped fill an important gap.

Dec 1, 2023

October 7 Attacks Displaced More Than Just Israeli Jews

Dec 1, 2023

An Eritrean mother and child awaits for assistance in Israel An essay published in JTA and co-signed by HIAS Israel urged the country to consider the interests of Sudanese and Eritrean refugees displaced by the October 7 attacks.

Nov 13, 2023

Sustaining Life Amid the Devastation

Nov 13, 2023

Sustaining Life Amid the Devastation As an organization that is deeply rooted in humanity and empathy, advocating for the rights and safety of vulnerable people around the world, HIAS recognizes the pain of any life destroyed.

Nov 3, 2023

Photos: On the Ground in Israel, HIAS Assists the Displaced

Nov 3, 2023

Photos: On the Ground in Israel, HIAS Assists the Displaced HIAS is providing emergency protection services and helping displaced people to access shelter. The response has expanded to include cash assistance, provision of food and household items, and mental health support services.

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.

Aug 10, 2023

Chad: Despite Robust Response, Emergency Remains

Aug 10, 2023

Chad: Despite Robust Response, Emergency Remains As an estimated 600,000 refugees are expected to settle in the country by the end of 2023.

May 31, 2023

Photos: Sudan’s Violence Fuels Refugee Crisis in Chad

May 31, 2023

Photos: Sudan’s Violence Fuels Refugee Crisis in Chad HIAS is delivering food, cash, and housing supplies to those seeking refuge and will be providing emergency relief in Chad for the next six months.

May 16, 2023

Weeks After Deadly Quake, Help Endures for Ecuador’s Victims

May 16, 2023

giving earthquake victims hygiene kits at water edge HIAS' response to the disaster has persisted long after the ground stopped shaking.

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