The Speaking for Ourselves survey asked immigrants and refugees living in the Twin Cities about their perceptions and experiences related to education, transportation, housing, public health, safety, employment, finances, community and social engagement, and the immigrant experience. This study builds on a previous study conducted by Wilder Research in 2000.
In this brief, several organizations provide insight about working with immigrant communities to address key issues voiced in the Speaking for Ourselves survey in the following areas: education needs, health care needs, mental health needs, personal finance management needs, social engagement, and work readiness and employment needs.
This summary highlights what participants had to say about personal money management.
This summary highlights what participants had to say about transportation, housing, and safety. It highlights common themes, and suggest potential strategies to support these communities.
This summary highlights what Speaking for Ourselves participants had to say about civic participation and social engagement.
This summary highlights what Speaking for Ourselves participants had to say about employment.
This summary highlights what Speaking for Ourselves participants had to say about health, mental health, and health care access.
This summary highlights what participants had to say about education. It highlights common themes, and suggest potential strategies to support these communities.
This report summarizes key findings about the immigrant experience in the Twin Cities.
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