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Migrants and diaspora communities are recognized for their invaluable role in society due to their rich cultural contributions, diverse voices, and their economic contributions to the countries they live in and come from, including philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and innovations. iDiaspora provides a platform to share your voice, to gain knowledge, and to engage with the global community committed to the importance of diaspora.
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Daphne Henning
OpportunityCall for Innovative Partnerships: Diaspora Microfinance Model for Safe Shelters
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is launching a Call for Innovative Partnerships (CfIP), inviting collaboration with microfinance institutions (MFIs), banks, money transfer organizations, foundations prioritizing corporate social responsibility, diaspora organizations (local and international), civil society organizations, academia, relevant private sector entities, and other…
Martina Castiglioni
ResourceMulti-country Case Study on the Opportunities and Challenges of Engaging Diasporas in Climate Action
The objective of the case study was to assess the opportunities for and challenges in engaging United Kingdom-based Bangladeshi, Ghanaian and Jamaican diaspora communities in climate action in their respective countries of heritage.
Daphne Henning
Event CalendarIOM Briefing | Crisis in Sudan
IOM Briefing | Crisis in Sudan: What's Happening and How You Can Support
Sudan is currently facing the world's largest humanitarian and displacement crisis globally. The situation on the ground is dire. Continued fighting in large parts of the country has destroyed the basic infrastructure and services, leaving more than 30 million people—more than half of Sudan’s population—in need of…
Martina Castiglioni
Blog EntryUnlocking Diaspora Entrepreneurship: Why is Transnationalism Conducive to Business and Development?
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:
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
Blog EntryHumor 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.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
Blog EntryGlobal 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…
Annie Yunxian Jiang
Event CalendarInternational Conference: Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement
In 2022, against the backdrop of the upcoming International Migration Forum Review (IMRF) organized in the framework of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) partnered with the Government of Ireland and
Daphne Henning
ResourceFramework for Diaspora Engagement: Somalia Case Study (Fact Sheet)
As part of Phase III of the Framework for Diaspora Engagement in Humanitarian Assistance, a series of case studies were developed on the different contexts in which the Framework has been piloted or implemented.
This Fact Sheet outlines the key points from the Somalia case study (publication pending).
