The journeys of refugees from their countries of origin to the United States may last only a few days, but adjusting to their new life is a long process — one that often involves government-funded agencies and community groups. Once the refugees become citizens, they often create cultural centers and continue their traditional celebrations.
Agency overcomes struggles
The Refugee and Immigrant Relief Center is receiving more government funding than ever before, but it takes the dedication of case workers to address the culture shock of refugees who still spend eight months or more unemployed.
The Refugee and Immigrant Relief Center is receiving more government funding than ever before, but it takes the dedication of case workers to address the culture shock of refugees who still spend eight months or more unemployed.
Family without a country
The Rijals are refugees, forced from their country by political turmoil. While family ties and traditions bind them to the culture of a distant homeland, their new American life draws them further into the Western world.
The Rijals are refugees, forced from their country by political turmoil. While family ties and traditions bind them to the culture of a distant homeland, their new American life draws them further into the Western world.
People with two homelands
Approximately ten thousand Bosnians live in Phoenix, Ariz. Most of them arrived in the U.S. as refugees due to the war in ex-Yugoslavia in the 1990s. A notable number of Bosnians have acclimated themselves as American citizens.
Approximately ten thousand Bosnians live in Phoenix, Ariz. Most of them arrived in the U.S. as refugees due to the war in ex-Yugoslavia in the 1990s. A notable number of Bosnians have acclimated themselves as American citizens.