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”.  

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.

Author: Larisa Lara

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.