Topic: Personal Stories

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May 1, 2023

Memorial Fund Benefits Legal Programs for Displaced People in U.S.

May 1, 2023

Terry Dudnick Taffer holds her grandson, Henry Taffer. | New Memorial Fund Supports HIAS' Legal Work in the U.S. The Terry Dudnick Taffer Memorial Fund, established by the family of Terry Taffer a year after her unexpected passing, will benefit HIAS’ legal protection programs in the United States.

Apr 28, 2022

Nuria’s Story: A Girl in Kenya Survives Abuse with HIAS’ Help

Apr 28, 2022

Nuria’s Story: A Girl in Kenya Survives Abuse with HIAS’ Help Nuria and her siblings were violently mistreated but they got a referral to a HIAS Kenya office and got the support they needed.

Jul 2, 2021

One Green Card, One Diploma, One Happy Graduate

Jul 2, 2021

One Green Card, One Diploma, One Happy Graduate Mikes Joseph needed HIAS' help to get his green card so he could graduate nursing school.

Jun 24, 2021

WATCH: I Never Thought It Will Happen to Me

Jun 24, 2021

The story of Baraka, a gay man who fled his home in Rwanda after his sexuality was discovered, and the critical help he has received from HIAS Kenya.

Jun 8, 2021

#RefugeesGive Tells The Stories of Refugees Helping Their New Communities

Jun 8, 2021

#RefugeesGive Tells The Stories of Refugees Helping Their New Communities In honor of World Refugee Day on June 20, GivingTuesday will highlight the voices of refugees and their stories of generosity.

Jun 7, 2021

Let Me Tell You Why I Think of Adam During Pride Month

Jun 7, 2021

Let Me Tell You Why I Think of Adam During Pride Month Yiftach Millo has worked on LGBTQ refugee issues for many years, but for Pride month he tells the story of Adam, the "ultimate" refugee.

May 25, 2021

For HIAS’ New Executive Vice President, It’s Personal

May 25, 2021

For HIAS’ New Executive Vice President, It’s Personal Sabrina Lustgarten, HIAS' new executive vice president, says “The refugee is the first person to attend to in the chain of responsibilities.”

May 24, 2021

One Man’s Journey Is Every Man’s Story

May 24, 2021

One Man’s Journey Is Every Man’s Story Yeinier's journey from Cuba to the United States took 22 months; with HIAS’ help, his story had a happy ending, but it came at a high price.

Dec 14, 2020

Voices from Aruba: HIAS, Clients Work Together Through Pandemic

Dec 14, 2020

Voices from Aruba: HIAS, Clients Work Together Through Pandemic HIAS established an office on the island in 2019 to help Venezuelan refugees. Now HIAS Aruba is feeling the impact of COVID-19 and pivoting to meet the need in different ways. Here are some "voices" from Aruba to explain.

Dec 9, 2020

Opinion: A Biden Appointee Who Carries the Jewish Story Itself

Dec 9, 2020

Opinion: A Biden Appointee Who Carries the Jewish Story Itself In an op-ed originally published in New York Jewish Week, HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield, writes about how former HIAS Board Member Alejandro Mayorkas, nominated to lead the Dept. of Homeland Security, is uniquely suited to lead the department and restore respect for human rights.

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