Afghan Culture and Health Screening Considerations (MDH)
A recorded presentation from the Minnesota Department of Health, featuring Dr. Emily Jentes, Ariana Anjaz, and Dr. Patricia Walker, moderated by Dr. William Stauffer and Dr. Janine Young.
Afghan Cultural Presentation (DHS)
Afghan Cultural Presentation hosted DHS Resettlement Programs Office, presented by Naweed Ahmadzai from Hennepin County. A broad overview of Afghan history & culture, with some info geared toward workforce/employers.
Afghan Evacuees Health Resources – Medical FAQs (UMN Global Medicine)
FAQ sheets for a variety of different conditions in Afghan evacuee populations.
Afghanistan: Getting to Know your Afghan Patient – History, Culture, and Customs (UMN Global Medicine)
A presentation by an internal medicine staff physician practicing in the U.S. who is a former refugee from Afghanistan.
Afghan Refugees: Cultural Uptraining (UMN Global Medicine)
A cultural education presentation by Samira Melatyar, LGSW.
The Challenge of Addressing the Health Care Needs of Afghan Evacuees (Brookings Institution)
Stuart Butler and Nehath Sheriff describe the challenges of addressing the health care needs of Afghan refugees.
COVID-19 Resources for Afghan New Arrivals (UMN NRC-RIM)
COVID-19 resources from the UMN National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants, including fact sheets available in Dari, Pashto, and Farsi.
Creating a Welcome & Healing Environment for Newly Arrived Afghan Children and Families (UMN School of Social Work)
This presentation by Saida Abdi, Ph.D., LICSW, Assadullah Sadiq, Ph.D., Javad Rajai, MA, and Jim Anderson, Ph.D., provides strategies for school personnel and other service providers.
Health Coverage Options for Afghan Evacuees (Switchboard)
Afghan evacuees arriving in the United States will be eligible for health coverage through Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Health Insurance Marketplace, or refugee medical assistance (RMA or other health coverage provided by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)).
Psychological First Aid (PFA) to Support Clients Affected by the Crisis in Afghanistan (Switchboard)
In an emergency like the crisis in Afghanistan, it is common to have a rapid increase in the number of people experiencing distress, including being scared, confused, overwhelmed, uncertain, angry, and sad. Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-based intervention designed to help mitigate psychological distress and to facilitate coping and functioning in the immediate aftermath of disasters and other tragic events.
Who are the Afghan Newcomers? Understanding the Background and Socio-Cultural Strengths and Needs of Afghan Evacuees to the United States (Switchboard)
This recorded webinar provides an overview of events leading to the displacement of Afghan newcomers to the U.S. (also known as evacuees from Afghanistan). It also covers the social and cultural aspects that distinguish this population from other refugee groups in the United States.
Working with Afghans Backgrounder (CORE)
This Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE) backgrounder contains historical, political, and cultural information intended to cultivate a general understanding of Afghans who are arriving in the U.S.