Kansas City

Refugee resettlement in Kansas City can be traced back to the late 1970s with the first major wave of refugees arriving from Southeast Asia. Today, refugees come from all over the world, but in particular from Burma, Somalia, and the DRC. Because of its unique position across state lines, Kansas City’s refugees have access to a vast amount of resources and community programs that support resettlement and integration on both the Kansas and Missouri side of the city. The Community Programs team in Kansas City is actively engaged with local nonprofit organizations, serving in the community, and developing opportunities for collecting and sharing refugee stories.