Hi there, I’m Mingjie – a proud member of the diaspora originally from China and now thriving in Europe. Over the past three years, my journey has taken me through Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece, Spain, and now Switzerland, where I work with the International Organization for Migration. My love for my Chinese family, friends, and food often makes me nostalgic and longing for home. Yet, the…

As the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum is taking place, I want to reflect on their recently published Global Risks Report 2025. Now in its 20th edition, this report, a cornerstone of the WEF's Global Risks Initiative, offers vital insights into the rapidly evolving global risk landscape and emphasizes the need for collective action to build a more resilient future.

Entrepreneurs are stereotypically associated with smart suits and business transactions in high-rising buildings. In contrast, migrants are largely perceived as vulnerable groups fleeing persecution and conflict. The two pictures hardly stand next to each other in our minds. However, evidence seems to prove otherwise:

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…

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.

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…

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

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…

IOM Moldova recently co-organized high-profile diaspora engagement events in Washington DC on 17-19th April.

The IOM in joint efforts with UNDP, UNICEF, and WHO implements the Moldova Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund Programme (MMPTF), titled “Leveraging the Positive Impact of Migration on Moldova’s Development through Improved Policy Evidence and better-engaged diaspora”.