Here are a few resources for you to review to elevate your knowledge about the country of Burma and what has led to its refugee crisis. If you work directly with people from Burma, 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 Burma Backgrounder
Burma Backgrounder June 2007.pdf
CORE Rohingya Backgrounder
https://coresourceexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Rohingya-Backgrounder_07.17.23.pdf
Recent Updates from Burma: April 2, 2021
An article detailing the most recent developments in Burma (audio capability available).
Burma Country Conditions Report
A document showing a timeline of relevant historical events in Burma and the current situation as of 2015
Refugees from Burma in the U.S.
A video showing interviews with refugees from Burma from the Cultural Orientation Resource Center
Burma Refugee Wellness Guide
A document highlighting current healthcare systems, common perceptions and responses to adverse mental health symptoms, and typical community support networks in the majority ethnic group in Burma
Rohingya Refugee Wellness Guide
A document highlighting current healthcare systems, common perceptions and responses to adverse mental health symptoms, and typical community support networks for people from the Rohingya ethnic group in Burma
Is your client from Burma/Myanmar? Use the following resources to better understand the context of where your client is coming from!
