This backgrounder contains historical, political, and cultural information intended to cultivate a general understanding of refugees from Ukraine who are resettling in the United States.
This backgrounder was produced to aid U.S. Resettlement Agencies (RAs) and other local service providers in providing orientation and culturally appropriate services to Ukrainian newcomers. The information provided is intended as guidance and does not represent the needs and challenges of all Ukrainian refugees. As such, service providers are encouraged to adapt their services as appropriate.
Information in this document is based on a variety of trusted resources, including, but not limited to, articles and reports from the United Nations agencies and research organizations. For a complete list of resources used, see the Bibliography section of this document.
