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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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Roberto Gil CANCEL COMAS
24 July 2021
Blog EntryLooking to share the stories of emigrants from South America and their descendants
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fundamental contribution made by transnational communities of migrants and diaspora to the resilience of their countries and communities of origin has become ever more evident and it will be even more important for the post-pandemic socio-economic recovery. But to maximize the impact of these contributions, there is a need to ensure government policies and…
ADEPT
08 July 2021
News and UpdatesStudy 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.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
25 June 2021
ResourceEmpowering Global Diasporas in the Digital Era
Diasporas are agents with the capacity to create transnational connections and initiatives to support their communities both in their countries of origin and in their countries of residence. Technology provides an invaluable tool to galvanize these diasporic efforts to tap into the unlimited potential of the digital space and collaboration.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
17 June 2021
Promotional Videos3rd Global Exchange - Maximizing diaspora engagement: Ensuring Sustainability
The purpose of this event is to analyze best practices on how to ensure long-term viability of diaspora engagement initiatives and programmes.
Discussions will be centred around the following questions:
- Why is it important to consider a long-term perspective in the development and design of diaspora engagement initiatives?
- What are the main challenges faced by practitioners working on…
Daphne Henning
08 June 2021
Event CalendarBeing Heard: Enhancing Opportunities for Participation of Internally Displaced Persons in Decision-Making
Join the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of International Migration for a virtual discussion on ways that internally displaced persons can increase their participation in decision-making processes.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
31 May 2021
Event CalendarMaximizing diaspora engagement: Ensuring sustainability
Context
In 2020, iDiaspora coordinated three global exchanges with members of the diaspora responding to the pandemic. Through these virtual dialogues, different actors involved in the development of diasporic initiatives in America, Europe, Africa, and Asia were able to learn and share relevant experience to better include their members when responding to the global health crisis.
Ahmad Amaireh
21 May 2021
Blog EntryFostering Cultural Dialogue to Enhance Community Integration between Diaspora Communities in Jordan: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
From social development to economic growth, diasporas have long led to the prosperity of the communities they lived with. Every year on May 21, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development honors diaspora communities and promotes cross-cultural dialogue by celebrating the diversity of the world's many cultures, fostering unity, and promoting sustainable development.
Larisa LARA-GUERRERO
21 May 2021
Blog EntrySurvey: Online Education from Lebanese Universities
Lebanese Diaspora Energy - LDE is currently undertaking an endeavor revolving around distance education that could be provided by key Lebanese universities to international students, including the Lebanese community overseas. We believe that the talents and academic wealth we have are one of the main resources that not only should we encourage, but we should also incentivize to stay in Lebanon.…
