Mission
HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and freedom.
Kamal and Jalal’s inspiring story—including the efforts by people of different faiths to welcome them and help them find their feet in their new country—contains an important reminder about the power of tolerance, compassion and welcome.
Released on World Refugee Day 2016. Produced by HIAS and SideXSide Studios.
Where your support goes
Founded in 1881 originally to assist Jews fleeing pogroms in Russia and Eastern Europe, HIAS has touched the life of nearly every Jewish family in America and now welcomes all who have fled persecution.
The results
HIAS works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. For more than 130 years, HIAS has been helping refugees rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.
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