About Refugee Populations
Learn more about refugee populations resettling in the United States, including general information along with specific population backgrounders. Each backgrounder contains historical, political, and cultural information intended to cultivate a general understanding of specific refugee populations. Backgrounders are meant to aid resettlement staff in providing culturally appropriate Cultural Orientation and other services.
General Information
Access these links to learn about the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program along with general information about refugees including definitions and differences between camp-based and urban refugees.
Backgrounders
Resource Gallery
Bhutan
Burma
Democratic Republic of Congo
Iraq
Syria
