The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) created the life skills materials for Burundian refugees to use as they adjust to their resettlement communities in the United States. USCRI designed these materials for use individually or in groups, and with or without a facilitator. Using the materials in groups with a facilitator, however, enhances the learning experience for participants and encourages further discussion, questions, and participatory activities. The purpose of A Guide for Facilitators is to assist you, the facilitator, to use the life skills materials as effectively as possible whether you work at a refugee resettlement agency, another service provider, or you are a volunteer. Thank you for taking the time to use the life skills materials and help Burundian refugees in their adjustment to living in the United States. Living in the United States: Life Skills for Burundian Refugees is available in a multimedia format in Kirundi and in print format in both Kirundi and English. The multimedia format is available on the uscri website, www.refugees.org, and on DVD. USCRI worked closely with Burundian refugees and service providers to develop these materials. This first volume contains eight life skills topics and an additional two volumes will follow in 2009 and 2010. For service providers, USCRI recommends following each topic with individual and/or group discussions in order to enhance the learning experience and address refugees’ questions and concerns. To help facilitate discussion and workshops on any of the life skills topics, A Guide for Facilitators is also available for download at www.refugees.org.
