Cultural Backgrounder: Congolese Newcomers, A Guide for Service Providers

This updated backgrounder from Switchboard gives resettlement and other service providers historical, political, and cultural background to better understand and support Congolese refugees in the U.S. It covers topics like cultural adjustment, faith and family life, and the long-running displacement crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, along with practical tips for providers. It stresses that the guidance is general and should be adapted to each client.