This resource, adapted from the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants and Migrants (NRC-RIM), is designed to help diverse populations navigate healthy eating on a budget in the United States. Originally created for Afghan newcomers, it now caters to a broader audience, incorporating nutrition education standards from the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB)…
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Hosted on September 12, 2024, the training was delivered by Monica Bhagwan, Director of Curriculum at Leah’s Pantry; Diana Y. Cardenas, Training Specialist at Leah’s Pantry; and, Eunice Rivera, Senior Program Coordinator at Leah’s Pantry. This webinar, featuring speakers from Leah’s Pantry, will teach newcomer service providers about nutrition amid trauma and displacement. Leah’s Pantry…
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Do you work in refugee resettlement and feel unprepared to discuss basic nutrition with newcomers? This blog post is for you! Developed in partnership with Leah’s Pantry, this post offers guidance to help you confidently talk about food and nutrition without being an expert. You will learn ways to support healthy habits in the U.S.…
In Afghan culture, Dastarkhwan refers to the traditional mat or spread where food is placed. Families sit around it to enjoy their meal and time together. The name was selected to represent the beautiful tapestry of food traditions in Afghan culture and to provide a symbol of home, hope, and celebration. This toolkit, developed by…
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The Afghan Nutrition Guide is a collaborative effort of UW nutritionists, graduate students, and Afghan community members in the Seattle area. The aim of the nutrition guide is to help health providers understand the dietary practices of their Afghan patients. The guide also provides culturally relevant information to inform patients about healthy and nutritional choices…
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Over the last 40 years, the U.S. has admitted between 22,000 and 230,000 refugees annually. While refugees and immigrants arrive with rich cultural food traditions, many of which are health-promoting, they can erode over time, resulting in diet-related disease rates similar to those of U.S.-born populations. Structural inequalities, transit limitations, and a lack of affordable,…
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This blog post includes contributions from Eugenia Gusev, Technical Advisor for Food Security and Agriculture, IRC; Gul Hussain Shinwari, Sr. Program Officer, Afghan Placement & Assistance, IRC; members of IRC’s Food Security Working Group; and Farid Saydee, Independent Consultant, Language Mentors International. During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims fast, or refrain from eating…
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This checklist includes a list of traditional Afghan ingredients commonly used during Ramadan. There is also a column that can be used to track which ingredients have been purchased, and additional lines where more ingredients can be added.
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Photo credit: A. Oberstadt/IRC Update (10/4/21): In response to the rapid evacuation and resettlement of Afghans, per the Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022, and effective as of September 30, 2021, Congress has authorized the following: Citizens or nationals of Afghanistan paroled into the U.S. between July 31, 2021 through September 30, 2022 are eligible for…
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This toolkit includes a series of five educational presentations to help organizations deliver health information to women from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Topics covered include: health checks, good food for good health, move more sit less, how to feel more positive in life, and the importance of vitamin D. Each PowerPoint presentation is available to download…
