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CIRH Academy

CIRH Academy, an educational initiative of the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health (CIRH), resources inclusive, impactful tools for immigrants and refugees, service providers, and academic partners to improve services for refugee and immigrant communities.

Identifying and Overcoming Challenges Faced by Refugee Families

Dr. Rafiullah Sadiq, MD, MICHA, CIRH's Refugee Health Navigator, joined Jasmin Kouhkan, MSW, CIRH's Refugee Student Wellness Advisor, to discuss key barriers refugees face during resettlement and practical strategies for providers to offer support.

This video is in English and includes a presentation followed by a Q&A session.

Discussion on Afghan Refugee Legal Issues

Attorney Spojmie Nasiri, Principal Attorney of Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri, PC and board member of the Afghan American Community Organization, joins Mohammad Sediq Hazratzai, Executive Director of CIRH, to discuss recent federal immigration measures and their potential impact on refugee and immigrant communities.

This conversation is in both Pashto and Dari. The auto-generated translation is available by clicking the Subtitles/Closed Captions option.

Past Webinars

Strengthening Refugee Women’s Health Through Reproductive Health Literacy Training: Experiences from the Field 

March 4, 2024

Our expert speakers, including Dr. Heike Thiel de Bocanegra, PhD, MPH, Dr. Ahmad Fahim Pirzada, MD, MPH, and Asiya Yama, introduced the Refugee Reproductive Health Network (ReproNet) and share key strategies and resources to normalize conversations about reproductive health in clinical, school, and community settings.

Upwardly Global’s Career Services for Newcomers and Community Partners

December 5, 2024

This webinar shared essential tools and resources to assist refugees in navigating through their employment journey in the U.S. job market. Participants learned how Upwardly Global supports newcomers in restarting their careers in the U.S. and explore opportunities for organizations to partner and use Upwardly Global's resources and tools to serve their clients.

Challenges in Mental Health Services for Afghan Refugees

September 18, 2024

This webinar focused on the mental health disparities affecting the Afghan refugee community and the barriers they face in accessing care. The session covered the unique challenges refugees encounter when seeking mental health support, with an emphasis on the need for culturally sensitive and accessible services.

Building Bridges: Strengthening Refugee Communities Through Education

June 28, 2024 | World Refugee Day Webinar

This webinar shed light on the myriad challenges refugees face, with a special focus on Afghan and Ukrainian refugee students in California, and explored actionable strategies to collectively honor their journeys and determine how we can best support and uplift refugee students and their families within our communities.

Videos By Topic

Children’s Health

Addressing Traumatic Experience of Displacement in Early Childhood

Accessing and seeking healthcare for refugee children and their families can be challenging. Access and utilization can be impacted by factors such as language barriers, cultural barriers, stigma, lack of culturally competent care, lack of knowledge and trust in Western Healthcare, and fear of discrimination.

Mohammad Sediq Hazratzai, MD, MPH, CIRH’s Executive Director, talks about the significance of addressing the traumatic childhood experience to refugee children's health.

This video is available in English, Pashto, and Dari. Click the top right corner of the video to select your preferred language.

Training PowerPoints