Here are a few resources for you to review to elevate your knowledge about the country of Afghanistan and what has led to its refugee crisis. If you work directly with people from Afghanistan, this may help you put some things into context.

Note: Catholic Community Services of Utah (CCS) Migration and Refugee Services department serves refugees and displaced peoples from all sides of national and cultural conflicts. Therefore, the perspectives in these resources do not directly reflect the perspectives of all of CCS’s clients. It is recommended that you not assume an individual’s personal beliefs about a conflict.

Resources:

CORE Afghan Backgrounder

Afghan Backgrounder Dec. 2021.pdf

Council on Foreign Relations: Afghanistan

A hub of information about recent developments in Afghanistan affecting the global community, specifically geared towards readers from the United States.

The U.S. War in Afghanistan

A dynamic timeline of the war in Afghanistan from an American perspective.

Afghan Cultural Core Concepts

An overview of different ethnic groups and core cultural values in Afghanistan.

Cultural Heritage in Afghanistan

Several films explaining major cultural and historical landmarks, as well as cultural preservation projects from UNESCO.

Beauty of Afghanistan

Images from all over the country from travel photographer showcases urban and natural beauty.