Dear John,

With over 70 million forcibly displaced people around the world, and a growing climate of hostility toward refugees and asylum seekers, our work at HIAS is both incredibly tough and extremely vital.  Yet thanks to you, we have remained resilient in this era of tremendous challenge and change.

In 2018, we saw the rise of anti-refugee sentiment around the world, the erosion of America’s refugee and asylum systems, a humanitarian crisis wrenching families apart along our southern border, and the horrific attack in Pittsburgh against Jews for standing with refugees.  Thanks to your steadfast support, even under these difficult circumstances, we succeeded in helping refugees realize their rights and sounding a moral call for welcome.

Read our 2018 Annual Report.

In the 2018 Annual Report, you’ll read more about our impact together. With your support, we helped people fleeing persecution and brutality rebuild their lives in security and freedom by connecting them with critical assistance including legal protection, counseling to recover from the shock of displacement, safety from gender-based violence, and the tools to achieve financial independence. 

This success against long odds was only possible with your partnership.  We honor the invaluable contribution made by each of our allies and friends, and we look forward to growing from strength to strength this year and beyond.

With gratitude,

Team HIAS