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Martina Castiglioni

Diaspora Climate Champions Leading on Climate Action

 
Annie Yunxian Jiang

IDIASPORA NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 6 - APRIL 2024

In this sixth edition of the newsletter, you will discover that iDiaspora, representing IOM, has been selected to participate in the inaugural UN Pulse Accelerator cohort. The newsletter also featured global news in Georgia, the Philippines, Somalia, on diaspora engagement in both humanitarian and development settings.
Martina Castiglioni

Diaspora 4 Climate Action (D4C) Newlsletter #1

This is the first quarterly Newsletter for the Diaspora 4 Climate Action (D4C) project. It summarises the achievements and progress made during the first three months of project implementation (January-March 2023) and includes hyperlinks to some of the media content produced. The D4C Newsletter is primarily meant to inform and regularly update D4C stakeholders on the progress of the project.
Veronica Uribe-Kessler

UNGA77 SIDE EVENT ABOUT DIASPORA

Panelists highlighted the significance of diaspora contributions and dynamic responses to humanitarianism, development, and peace.
GDC

A Logo for the Global Diaspora - Call for Design Submissions

The Global Diaspora Confederation needs your help to redesign our logo in a way that demonstrates the positive values and challenges of the global diaspora. We would like to invite you to share one or two logo designs with us, either done by hand, colored on paper, sketched on computer or described in a few sentences (telling us which shapes to include and why), by 31st…
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Call for abstracts: Times and temporalities of migrant transnationalism

For a series of panels at the 2022 IMISCOE conference we invite papers that address migrant transnationalism with analytical perspectives on time and temporalities. Submit an abstract of between 200 and 250 words by 1 December 2021. The conference takes place in Oslo, Norway, from 29 June to 1 July 2022. Participation can be either physical or virtual.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Call for papers: Diaspora Studies

Call for papers - Nov 1st, 2021
ADEPT

Study on African diaspora organisations' engagement in local development - Survey

ADEPT has recently launched a study on the engagement of African diaspora organisations in local development of the African continent.
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Mingjie XIE

International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement

The International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement, organized jointly by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Government of Cabo Verde, bringing together the supporters of the Dublin Declaration to glean insights from leading-edge practices in diaspora engagement. Additionally, the conference inaugurated the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance. This alliance is envisioned as a pivotal foundation for crafting the future roadmap of global diaspora engagement initiatives.
Mingjie XIE

Mapping the Nepalese Diaspora

Mapping the Nepalese Diaspora is the first comprehensive diaspora mapping report produced by IOM Nepal, in collaboration with the Non-Resident Nepali Association and Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The report presents key findings and insights from a global diaspora mapping exercise, with a specialized focus on 16 countries hosting significant Nepali diaspora populations.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Diagnóstico sobre la participación de la diáspora paraguaya como agente de desarrollo sostenible

La emigración de paraguayos y paraguayas ha sido una constante desde épocas tempranas de
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Diaspora Dynamics: Advancing Partnerships for Regular Pathways

Diasporas are key partners in enhancing regular migration pathways, providing responsiveness, support, and influence. Their contributions, often ad hoc, need greater institutional support at national and international levels to reach full potential. Recognizing diasporas as genuine partners allows them to negotiate, advocate, and deliver solutions for their communities throughout the migration cycle.
Annie Yunxian Jiang

IDIASPORA NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 7 - AUGUST 2024

In this seventh edition of the newsletter, you will find a spotlight on the Diaspora 4 Climate Action project, the “Diaspora as Agents of Development” workshop for El Salvador government officials and stakeholders, as well as a series of events focused on diaspora engagement across Europe and the United States.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

iDiaspora Journal: My insights and reflections on diaspora engagement

The iDiaspora Journal: Reflections on Diaspora Engagement is a unique tool to reflect deeply on the impact and potential of global diaspora communities. Designed as a personal and introspective journey, this journal will guide readers in understanding how diasporas contribute to both their host and home societies, enhancing the global dynamism and promise of migration.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO

Public Sector Synergies, Private Sector Alliances, and Diaspora to Diaspora Collaboration

Public Sector Synergies, Private Sector Alliances, and Diaspora to Diaspora Collaboration
Martina Castiglioni

Diaspora 4 Climate Action Research Brief: the opportunities and challenges of engaging the diaspora in climate action

In response to large knowledge and research gaps regarding the potential of diaspora involvement in climate  action the D4C project has produced a multi-country case study analysing the potential, challenges, and  opportunities for diaspora engagement in climate action.  This research brief summarises the key findings and recommendation from the data collection in Bangladesh, Ghana, Jamaica and the UK.  
Annie Yunxian Jiang
Opportunity

Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme for Interdisciplinary Resilience Studies (PIRS)

This PhD investigates the potential of migrant remittances to drive renewable energy transitions in rapidly urbanizing African cities. As urban populations densify, energy demand increases, straining existing infrastructure and intensifying fossil fuel reliance. Data gaps and limited exploration of the contribution of remittance flows hinders comprehensive planning.
Mingjie XIE
Blog Entry

Working with Diaspora Communities in the UK to Reduce Remittance Costs

In October 2024, IOM UK conducted a series of remittance workshops in London, in partnership with Somali community organisations WIT and Rise, and the money transfer organisation Dahabshiil. The aim of the workshops was to empower individuals with improved understanding of the availability of digital remittance channels, and enable them to take advantage of cheaper, safer and faster transfer of…
GDC
Opportunity

Assistant Membership Officer

Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
Blog Entry

Humor in Diaspora Engagement: Building Connections, Resilience, and Cross-Cultural Understanding

In recent months, I have been reflecting on the book “Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life” by Aaker and Bagdonas. Its exploration of organizational psychology and management feels especially relevant to diaspora engagement, and I wanted to share some thoughts on how humor connects to this field.
Ayotunde Razaq
Blog Entry

Climate Change and Migration: The Unseen Exodus

Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue; it is reshaping societies in ways we are only beginning to comprehend. One of the most profound impacts is on human migration. With natural disasters becoming more frequent, resources depleting, and previously habitable lands turning barren, millions of people around the world are on the move—not by choice, but by necessity. The link…
Danaker
Blog Entry

Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day: A Celebration of the 1st Step for Collective Development Among Kyrgyz Diasporas in Europe

Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day: A Celebration of the 1st Step for Collective Development Among Kyrgyz Diasporas in Europe
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
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iDiaspora Stories - Ms. Mónica Sofia Duarte

Meet Mónica Sofia Duarte, a dedicated diaspora leader making a meaningful impact in Cabo Verde
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
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Global Diaspora Policy Alliance: New Diaspora Initiative Set to Drive Collaborative Solutions for Sustainable Development

Sal, 13 September – In a call for bold and collaborative action, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), together with the Government of Cabo Verde, has successfully launched the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA). This new initiative, launched during the International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement, is poised to leverage the…