Who are the Afghan Newcomers? Understanding the Background and Socio-cultural Strengths and Needs of Afghan Evacuees to the U.S.

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to: Define “Afghan newcomers” and recognize the events that have led to their displacement; Name basic cultural guidelines related to “do’s” and “don’ts” when interacting with Afghan clients; Name expectations and misconceptions about resettlement services in the United States that you may encounter among Afghan clients; and Communicate with the Afghan newcomers more effectively using provided tips and guidelines.

International Refugee & Migration Health Conference

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By the end of this webinar, you will be able to: Define “Afghan newcomers” and recognize the events that have led to their displacement; Name basic cultural guidelines related to “do’s” and “don’ts” when interacting with Afghan clients; Name expectations and misconceptions about resettlement services in the United States that you may encounter among Afghan clients; and Communicate with the Afghan newcomers more effectively using provided tips and guidelines.