Presented by the Afghanistan Security Institute (ASI)
Refugee Integration and Resilience Initiative is A proactive program to reduce violence, support integration, and counter extremist ideologies among resettled refugees in the West through cultural orientation and values-based education.
As thousands of refugees resettle across Western nations, many arrive from environments shaped by conflict, trauma, and exposure to radical ideologies. Without proactive support, the risk of cultural alienation, mental health challenges, and—in some cases—criminal or extremist behavior becomes dangerously real.
The Refugee Integration and Resilience Initiative or RIR Initiative offers a solution: a structured program focused on cultural adaptation, values-based education, psychological resilience, and early intervention. By equipping newcomers with the tools to understand, navigate, and engage with their new societies, this initiative can significantly reduce the likelihood of violence, social breakdown, and radicalization.
Governments, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders seeking to uphold both public safety and humanitarian responsibility are invited to partner with ASI in implementing this timely and impactful program.
For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, please contact: info@afgsecurity.org