Speaking for Ourselves: A Study With Immigrant and Refugee Communities in the Twin Cities - Data Book

Minnesota is home to more than 400,000 immigrants and refugees. The majority live in the Twin Cities. Speaking for Ourselves: A Study with Immigrant and Refugee Communities in the Twin Cities looks at the experiences of Hmong, Karen, Latino, Liberian, and Somali immigrants and refugees living in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. With the guidance of our advisory group, Wilder Research interviewed 459 immigrants and adult children of immigrants about their lives, their families, education, jobs, health, and engagement in their communities to learn: What are the biggest needs of immigrant and refugee communities in the Twin Cities? What are the issues that are of greatest concerns? What assets are available to address them? This data book consists of the study methods and the survey results.