Utah
With a deeply rooted history of refugee resettlement, including that of the Mormon pioneers who fled religious persecution, Utah is a state that welcomes refugees. State leaders have shared that “[Utahns] understand the pain caused by forced migration and appreciate the contributions of refugees in our communities.” The Community Programs team in Utah is actively engaged with local nonprofit organizations, serving in the community, and developing opportunities for collecting and sharing refugee stories.
FY 2017-2021 data source: Public Health Indicator-Based Information System for Utah.
FY 2022 data source: Provided by a Refugee Data Specialist at Utah Refugee Center. For more information, please contact [email protected].
FY 2022 data source: Provided by a Refugee Data Specialist at Utah Refugee Center. For more information, please contact [email protected].
- Dari
- Pashto
- French
- Ukrainian
- Arabic
FY 2022 data source: Languages based on the official and/or most common language of arrivals’ country of origin.
Voice Your Support for Afghan Adjustment
The Afghan Adjustment (AA) has been reintroduced in both the House (H.R.4627) and the Senate (S.2327) of the United States by a bipartisan group of legislators. We invite you to join us in honoring our promise to our Afghan allies by urging your representatives to pass the Afghan Adjustment!
Slam the Islamophobia
The Emerald Project is a Utah-based organization that carefully designs dialogues to engage with non-Muslims to make Salt Lake Valley a more welcoming home to Muslims. As many of our refugee friends belong to the Muslim faith, we applaud opportunities that foster understanding and were pleased to support The Emerald Project’s 3rd annual “Slam the Islamophobia” event on February 15th.
Invisible Barriers and Battles: The Mental Health Impact on Refugees
Refugees often risk their lives crossing deserts, jungles, and oceans all in the search for shelter, freedom, or happiness. Yet, even once they’ve reached physical safety, mental mountains emerge that make daily life an uphill climb. At the November 2022 conference for the Utah Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education (USOPHE), presenters Shurooq Al Jewari and Sasha Sloan discussed mental health and inclusion, focusing on immigrants and refugees.
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- Good Samaritan Foundation, Utah
- New Americans of Salt Lake
- One Refugee
- Refugee Justice League
- Utah County Refugee Connection
- Utah Refugee Connection
- Women of the World
