Conflict-affected Karen Refugees from Myanmar: Reflections on their Resettlement in Hartford

• DOI: 10.3998/sdi.6773
• Publication Date: 2024-09-04T18:13:31Z
• Authors: Rebecca L Thomas; Fizza Saghir

Due to systemic violence and human rights violations in Myanmar, many ethnic minorities, including Karen, have fled the country. Many Karen refugees from camps Thailand Malaysia were resettled United States. Despite having access multiple resources opportunities, face challenges related health, housing, education, employment, culture. This paper aims broaden our understanding of needs living Hartford, Connecticut, through a qualitative, narrative-based research study. Lessons learned will help nongovernmental organizations, mental health professionals, social workers develop implement programs policies for refugee resettlement integration culturally competent manner that is based on values, strengths, resilience community.