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Cultural Backgrounders on Various Refugee and Cultural Groups New to the United States

Cultural Backgrounders for Refugee Famillies

Cultural Backgrounders

This series of resources provide general cultural information on various refugee and cultural groups new to the United States. It is always best to get to know each family and learn their individual characteristics, as every family is unique and cultural practices vary by household and by generation. These resources provide basic information to help staff begin discussions with families and communities. Note: These resources are under review.

Bhutanese Refugee Families Spanish (español)

Refugee Families from Burma Spanish (español)

Refugee Families from Iraq Spanish (español)

Refugee Families from Somalia Spanish (español)

 

Ways to Use Cultural Backgrounders for Refugee Famillies

Ways to Use Cultural Backgrounders

Use this tool to assist programs in making use of the four Cultural Backgrounders. It provides basic information to help staff begin discussions, relationships, and partnerships with immigrant and refugee families from Burma, Iraq, Somalia, and Eastern Nepal (Bhutanese).

Ways to Use Cultural Backgrounders Spanish (español)

 

Topic:Culture and Language

Keywords:Refugee families