If you are a member of a diaspora community and you want to engage with the development of your country of origin this one pager will guide you through six steps to get your started as a transnational development actor. This Quick Start Guide is based on the International Organization for Migration's extensive experience supporting diaspora enagagment around the world from facilitating knowledge transfer to lowering remittance costs and promoting trade and investment. If you have a passion for helping others this guide will help you overcome that initial uncertainty and start you on your way to making a real impact on peoples lives.