Programs for Resettled Afghan Youth
Nearly 90,000 of the Afghans who were displaced by the Taliban takeover of Kabul reached the United States through Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) Response. OAW was an initiative that coordinated efforts across the federal government and its many partners. As resettled Afghans began arriving in 2021–during the COVID-19 pandemic–resettlement agencies collaborated with federal agencies, healthcare systems, public health professionals, social service providers, and community-based organizations to provide assistance.