Advocate
How you can help refugees fleeing Afghanistan
​Read the HIAS Statement on the Afghanistan Crisis to learn more about the context of the situation on the ground and how we can collectively act to make a difference.
Other ways to take action:
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Take Action Locally:
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International Institute of Los Angeles initiative: Act Now for Afghan Allies
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International Rescue Committee: Contact IRC Community Relations Coordinator Carly Boos
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Jewish Family Service of San Diego
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Learn: HIAS information includes Crisis in Afghanistan: How You Can Help
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Volunteer: HIAS affiliate JFCS-East Bay’s Urgent Afghan Evacuation Program is resettling SIVs who arrived in the U.S. You can sign up to volunteer or support their Amazon Wish List.
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Tell Congress welcoming refugees makes America stronger: Sign this petition!
Call Congress with the same message!
Call the White House (202-456-1111) or (202-456-1414) send an email message to the White House to let the Administration know what these policies contradict American values and history.
Contact your other Federal, State, and Local government officials and tell them you support refugees in our country and your community.
Sign the #WithRefugees campaign petition to express solidarity with people forced to flee and encourage governments to take action.
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For more ideas and actions to take, go to the HIAS Take Action page.​
