Diaspora organizations carry out a crucial role in humanitarian response and during reconstruction in their countries of origin. Since the first days of the war, the Ukrainian diaspora organizations based in Italy and other countries, in coordination with their local partners, have been supporting the compatriots affected by the humanitarian crisis. Through the initiative A.MI.CO. Humanitarian…

A.MI.CO. Changemakers is part of the “A.MI.CO.” (Migrant Associations for Co-development) Programme, a set of initiatives promoted by IOM Italy - Coordination Office for the Mediterranean, with the support of Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The purpose of the initiative is to offer training and technical support to Italy’s young emerging diaspora leaders (aged…

Meet Mónica Sofia Duarte, a dedicated diaspora leader making a meaningful impact in Cabo Verde

Are you looking for ways to enhance the aid you deliver before, during, and after disasters? The IOM´s Framework for Diaspora Engagement in Humanitarian Assistance is a dynamic guide that offers flexible tools and systems to elevate the impact of your humanitarian efforts.

Kyrgyz Diaspora for Climate Action – Aimeerim’s Story

Background IOM and partners were pleased to facilitate a multi-stakeholder consultation to discuss the establishment of this Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA) on May 17 at the Centre International de Conférences (CICG) in Geneva. The aim of this meeting was to discuss and design the establishment, structure and scope of the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance through a collaborative approach.…

Jaonita Freitas is a housekeeper who receives remittances from her husband, who works in South Korea. Joanitas's story shows how remittances have positively impacted her family by providing for the family's daily needs as well as her education. It also helps her pay off debts.

Dr. Rana Dajani is a professor of molecular biology currently an affiliate with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MA, USA. She is originally from Jordan and half Palestinian half Syrian. Besides being a scientist, Dr. Dajani is a social entrepreneur and the founder and director of the program We Love Reading which works on changing mindsets through reading to nurture changer-makers by…

Dr. Hamadziripi is the founder and director of Director Genesis Entrepreneurship Trust (GET) an organization based in Harare, Zimbabwe. GET is a private voluntary organization created to address the challenge of unemployment and economic vulnerability through training the youth. GET equips youth with entrepreneurial skills that provide them with the opportunity to earn income from running…