Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee HIAS, nominated by donor r.a.y.. They protect, advocate for, and help resettle refugees in the U.S. and beyond. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

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About nominee HIAS

Vision

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and freedom.

Mission

HIAS rescues people whose lives are in danger for being who they are.

• We protect the most vulnerable refugees, helping them build new lives and reuniting them with their families in safety and freedom.
• We advocate for the protection of refugees and assure that displaced people are treated with the dignity they deserve.

Guided by our Jewish values and history, we bring more than 130 years of expertise to our work with refugees.

So visit HIAS's page on Charitocracy to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And watch this video of a recent HIAS-led trip to the U.S.-Mexico border to bear witness to the crisis affecting families and other asylum seekers: