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There have never been more people seeking safety and so few places willing to protect and welcome them. More than 84 million people are fleeing persecution.
Founded more than 100 years ago, HIAS is there for refugees when and where they need help most. We are a Jewish humanitarian organization that works in the United States and 15 other countries, providing vital services to refugees and asylum seekers of all faiths so they can rebuild their lives. With the Jewish community beside us, we also advocate for the rights of forcibly displaced people globally.
Over our expansive history, we’ve confronted—and overcome—formidable challenges facing refugees. Today, we are a leader with the expertise, partnerships, and values necessary to respond to the global crisis.
Refugees deserve a world in which they find welcome, safety, and freedom. With you, we can create it. Learn more and take action at HIAS.org.
Founded more than 100 years ago, HIAS is there for refugees when and where they need help most. We are a Jewish humanitarian organization that works in the United States and 15 other countries, providing vital services to refugees and asylum seekers of all faiths so they can rebuild their lives. With the Jewish community beside us, we also advocate for the rights of forcibly displaced people globally.
Over our expansive history, we’ve confronted—and overcome—formidable challenges facing refugees. Today, we are a leader with the expertise, partnerships, and values necessary to respond to the global crisis.
Refugees deserve a world in which they find welcome, safety, and freedom. With you, we can create it. Learn more and take action at HIAS.org.
Overview
Location
United States, Maryland, Silver Spring
Employees
201-500
Phone
+1 301-565-0727
Founded date
1881
Mentions in press and media 28
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| Oct 1, 2026 | OP-ED: Loosening the grip on civil society in Greece – NGO Registry rules quashed and referred to the EU Court | By Elli Kriona Saranti and Minos Mouzourakis On 16 September, the highest administrative court of Greece announced that the main tenets of registration rules for civil society organisations working with refugees and migrants breach constitu... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MEDITERRANEAN: Fewer arrivals but more deaths on migration routes ― Cyprus looks to migrant workers to replace repatriated Syrian refugees in construction sector ― Greek Council of State rules key provisions of NGO Registry law ‘unconstitutional’ ― Two… | There has been a fall in the number of irregular arrivals to Europe in 2026 but more people on the move have died. The Cypriot government is looking to recruit foreign workers to fill labour shortages in the construction sector as it contin... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By GISELA SALOMON, JACK BROOK and SARAH RAZA ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Their family spent years opposing Venezuela’s socialist system. The government retaliated by sending men to beat the father, a st... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | New Trump administration order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugees | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By STEVE KARNOWSKI and TIM SULLIVAN, Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration has issued a sweeping new order that could lead to the arrest of tens of thousands of refugees who ... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | HIAS Selects Faircom New York to Lead its Direct Mail Fundraising Program | Mission-driven partnership will strengthen HIAS's donor engagement through an integrated, values-aligned direct mail strategy and data-driven insights to grow supporter loyalty and advance refugee protection worldwide. NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 20... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Most refugees and asylees will be denied food stamps under Trump’s new law | Supporters of the change note that refugees and asylees can get permits to work, and that they have other sources of support. “It’s not like they have been dropped off in this country with no support system,” said Jessica Vaughan, director ... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Appeals court allows Trump administration to suspend approval of new refugees amid lawsuit | Whitehead pointed to reports of refugees stranded in dangerous places, families separated from relatives in the U.S. and people sold all their possessions for travel to the U.S. that was later canceled. Melissa Keaney, an attorney with the ... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | National Politics | Refugee resettlement agencies scramble after Trump orders them to halt their federally funded work | “We’re not getting any useful guidance from the government right now,” said Mark Hetfield, president of HIAS, the Jewish refugee resettlement agency. Most of the organization’s budget is from federal funding. “We will fight the government o... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | MEDITERRANEAN: Council of Europe calls for ‘immediate admission’ of people stranded in Cyprus buffer zone ― Italy to resume transfers to migration centres in Albania despite ongoing legal issues ― Court in Greece acquits asylum seeking minor of people … | The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Cyprus to allow the people who are currently stuck in the buffer zone to seek asylum in the country. Italy is planning to resume the transfer of people rescued in international w... |
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FAQ about HIAS
When was HIAS founded?
HIAS was founded in 1881.
What has the press written about HIAS?
Parsers VC has collected 28 articles mentioning HIAS, among them “OP-ED: Loosening the grip on civil society in Greece – NGO Registry rules quashed and referred to the EU Court” (Oct 1, 2026) and “MEDITERRANEAN: Fewer arrivals but more deaths on migration routes ― Cyprus looks to migrant workers to replace repatriated Syrian refugees in construction se...” (Sep 24, 2026).
Is HIAS still active?
Yes, HIAS is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 9, 2026.