Evaluation Of the Afghan Evacuee Resettlement Programme In Aotearoa New Zealand

September 21, 2024

Aotearoa New Zealand resettled over 1,700 Afghan evacuees after the 2021 Taliban takeover. NFACT supported 1,478 arrivals with culturally tailored, community-led services addressing health, education, employment, and wellbeing. Using Māori wellness models, NFACT fostered belonging and resilience, helping evacuees integrate while highlighting effective humanitarian resettlement approaches.