About the Afghan Resettlement Toolkit
This toolkit was compiled by an N4 Community of Practice Working Group to support professionals from healthcare, settlement, education and other public-serving sectors in providing equitable access and services to Afghan newcomers.
The toolkit was published March 2022. It is no longer being actively updated. Links and sources were last checked January 2025.
Prior to being added to the toolkit, resources are reviewed to ensure they meet our quality and information standards. If you have questions, feedback or concerns about any of the material listed in this toolkit, or would like to suggest an additional resource, please contact us.
Arrival Apps
Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022
- Arrival Advisor by PeaceGeeks. Available in BC (English, French, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Punjabi, and Tagalog) and Manitoba (English and French).
- Arrive App by RBC Ventures. Available across Canada.
- Welcome to Saskatchewan by International Women of Saskatoon (IWS).
- Welcome to Alberta by Settlement Calgary.
Healthcare
| Added | Title | Source | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | New Arrival Health Education Repository | Centre of Excellence in Newcomer Health | Resource List | 2020 | USA |
| March 2022 | A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) | Switchboard | Webinar | 2021 | USA |
| March 2022 | What to expect at a women’s doctor appointment | USAHello | Patient Resource | N/A | USA |
| March 2022 | Psychological First Aid (PFA) to Support Clients Affected by the Crisis in Afghanistan | Switchboard | Webinar | 2021 | USA |
| March 2022 | Brief Overview for Clinicians Caring for Afghan New Arrivals | Center of Excellence in Refugee Health | Clinical Resource | 2021 | USA |
| March 2022 | Health profile of adult special immigrant visa holders arriving from Iraq and Afghanistan to the United States, 2009–2017: A cross-sectional analysis | Gayathri S. Kumar et al. | Academic Study | 2020 | USA |
| March 2022 | Health profile of pediatric Special Immigrant Visa holders arriving from Iraq and Afghanistan to the United States, 2009–2017: A cross-sectional analysis | Simone S. Wien et al. | Academic Study | 2020 | USA |
| March 2022 | Multilingual Resources for Diverse Communities During COVID-19: Dari, Arabic and Urdu factsheets on COVID-19 | Ottawa Public Health | Patient Resource | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | Acetaminophen dosage in Farsi (Dari) | Submitted by clinician | Patient Resource | N/A | N/A |
| March 2022 | Alone in Canada: Dari-language booklet about mental health | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) | Patient Resource | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | Hotel Medical Referral Form | Submitted by clinician | Provider Resource | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | Intake Screening for Afghans | Submitted by clinician | Provider Resource | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | List of Western Canada Refugee Clinics | Submitted by clinician | Provider Resource | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | Tylenol dosage for adults in Farsi (Dari) | Submitted by clinician | Provider Resource | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | Tylenol dosage for infants and children in Farsi (Dari) | Submitted by clinician | Submitted by clinician | N/A | Canada |
Trauma-Informed Care
| Added | Title | Source | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Trauma-Informed Care: Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Unaccompanied Children | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | Provider Resource | 2019 | USA |
| March 2022 | Promoting Culturally Competent Trauma-Informed Practices | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | Provider Resource | 2005 | USA |
| March 2022 | Supporting Clients and Staff Affected by the Crisis in Afghanistan | Switchboard | Provider Resource | 2021 | USA |
| March 2022 | A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) | Switchboard | Webinar | 2021 | USA |
| March 2022 | How to Provide Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care for Older Refugees | JFNA's Center on Aging and Trauma | Webinar | 2020 | USA |
| March 2022 | Trauma-Informed Care: Movement Towards Practice | Switchboard | Webinar | 2020 | USA |
| March 2022 | Trauma-Informed Care: Preventing Crises and De-escalating Difficult Situations | Switchboard | Webinar | 2020 | USA |
Research Studies & Ethics
Afghan Culture & Society
| Added | Title | Source | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Afghan Backgrounder | CORE Resource Exchange | Provider Resource | 2021 | USA |
| March 2022 | Who are the Afghan Newcomers? Understanding the Background and Socio-cultural Strengths and Needs of Afghan Evacuees to the U.S. | Switchboard | Webinar | 2021 | USA |
| March 2022 | SAISIA Afghan Cultural Information Session | SAISIA/Zahra Rezai | Webinar | 2021 | Canada |
Community Connections
| Added | Title | Source | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | “Even If You Go to the Skies, We’ll Find You”: LGBT People in Afghanistan After the Taliban Takeover | Human Rights Watch | Provider Resource | 2022 | USA |
| March 2022 | Settlement Challenges of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Immigrants and Refugees | AMSSA | Provider Resource | 2014 | Canada |
| April 2022 | HIPPY Site Locations: 34 locations across Canada offering home instruction programming for parents of preschool-aged children | Mothers Matter Centre | Provider Resource | N/A | Canada |
Education & Childcare
| Added | Title | Source | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | The Newcomer's Guide to the Canadian School System | SAISIA | Provider Resource | N/A | Canada |
| April 2022 | HIPPY Site Locations: 34 locations across Canada offering home instruction programming for parents of preschool-aged children | Mothers Matter Centre | Provider Resource | N/A | Canada |
| April 2022 | HIPPY program flyers: for Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, PEI and Saskatchewan | Mothers Matter Centre | Client Resource | N/A | Canada |
| January 2023 | School Enrollment Template Letter: this letter can be used to advocate for a child's enrolment in school when their living situation in temporary, e.g. they are living in a hotel | National Newcomer Navigation Network | Provider Resource | N/A | Canada |
Settlement
| Added | Title | Source | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence | OCASI | Program & Training | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | Fundamentals of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) for Refugee Service Providers: The What, Why, and How of Safety Planning | Switchboard | Provider Resource | 2020 | Canada |
| March 2022 | Newcomer Men: Unique Challenges and Considerations | AMSSA | Provider Resource | 2019 | Canada |
| March 2022 | Violence Against Women in Canada Factsheets | Mothers Matter Canada | Client Resource | 2022 | Canada |
| September 2022 | WES Gateway Overview - World Education Services Provides alternative credential recognition for those trying to get into regulated professions in Canada. | World Education Services | Client Resource | N/A | Canada |
Resources in Afghan Languages
| Added | Title | Source | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Violence Against Women in Canada Factsheet Dari | Mothers Matter Centre | Client Resource | 2022 | Canada |
| March 2022 | Violence Against Women in Canada Factsheet Pashto | Mothers Matter Centre | Client Resource | 2022 | Canada |
| March 2022 | Refugee613 Telegram Group Chat | Refugee613 | Client Resource | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | Document Library: multiple languages | RIO Network | Client Resource | N/A | Canada |
| March 2022 | Welcome to Toronto: Services in Dari and Pashto for Afghan Nationals Settling in Toronto | Toronto South Local Immigration Partnership (TSLIP) | Client Resource | N/A | Canada |
| May 2022 | COVID-19 Multilingual Resource Library | Refugee613 | Client Resource | N/A | Canada |
| May 2022 | Dari and Farsi health information: library of information about a wide range of health topics | Health Navigator New Zealand | Client Resource | N/A | New Zealand |
| May 2022 | Canada Food Guide: Farsi-language | Government of Canada | Client Resource | N/A | Canada |