Women refugees may be given support to integrate and settle in the country where they have been given asylum. How long does it typically take for a refugee to feel at home in the country of asylum?
In fact, the process of adapting to a new country will be different for everyone and can take many years. In the United States, Mien people who arrived as refugees in the 1970s and 1980s continue to navigate differences in the social, cultural and physical environment – one of the ways in which they do this is through community garden projects. To understand more about the significance and role of community gardens in the resettlement process for Mien families, read this case study.
12 months
3-5 years
5-10 years
There is no fixed timeframe for feeling at home in a new country
