Refugees' Experiences of Resettlement in Idaho Evaluation Report
At Idaho AHEC we work to improve health of underserved and vulnerable populations. Acknowledging the challenges of refugee resettlement, we support the evaluation on refugees' experiences of resettlement in Idaho that impact on their health. With the collaboration of the College of Southern Idaho Refugee Programs and Master of Public Health of ISU, this evaluation report will enhance the knowledge about resettlement challenges, and contribute to the development of future prevention interventions.
In 2024, we conducted interviews with twelve refugees from the CSI Refugee Programs. From those interviews three themes emerged:
My experience as an Idaho AHEC Career Path Internship
I am was an AHEC CPI interns. As part of my duty, I had the opportunity to develop and support research, work closely with communities, build relationships with local stakeholders, represent AHEC in academic events, assist in data entry and management, among others. Being an AHEC intern is an incredible experience to evolve professionally and personally. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing people that share the same purpose of improving health in underserved communities.
Photo take by Juanita in El Dorado, Colombia