Blogs
Oleg CASIAN
Valorising diaspora competences for homeland development
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”.
Oleg CASIAN
Valorizing diaspora resources for Social Cohesion and Climate Change Action under the DAR 1+3 program
The Diaspora Relations Bureau and IOM Moldova are valorizing diaspora resources for Social Cohesion and Climate Change Action under the 2024 edition of the Program “Diaspora Succeeds at Home” (DAR 1+3) implementing local development projects. The DAR Program aims to valorise the human and financial potential of the diaspora for the socio-economic development of Moldova.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
Migrants and Diaspora are Agents of Change for Climate Action: Migrants4Climate Award Winners Announced
Geneva – The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the French Chair of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) announced the winners of the Migrants4Climate (M4C) Award today, during The Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD), Friends of The Forum meeting in Geneva.
Arifur Rahaman
Are Biharis in Bangladesh Diaspora?: A succinct overview
Since Bangladesh's independence in 1971, the despondent condition of the Urdu-speaking Bihari Community has been a nuanced issue. Due to their distinct cultural identity, which distinguished them from Bengalis, Urdu-speaking people supported Pakistan and opposed Bangladesh's independence movement during the 1971 Liberation War. The post-war period was a period of uncertainty and destitution for…
Daphne Henning
Filipino diaspora organizations receive Roofus Awards from the Global Shelter Cluster
The Global Shelter Cluster (GSC) has awarded Roofus Awards to two Filipino diaspora organizations, the Pilipino Senior Resource Center (PSRC) and the Purposeful Unconditional Service to Others (PUSO) Foundation.
Daphne Henning
Diasporas Take the Lead in Addressing Humanitarian Gaps in COVID-19 Recovery, Reach 1.5 Million People in Lebanon, Tunisia and Zimbabwe
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has partnered with select diaspora organizations operating in Lebanon, Tunisia and Zimbabwe to implement a series of innovative projects in areas significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively, these projects have reached upwards of 1.5 million people within the last six months.
