The Degaan Bile project demonstrates the power of collaboration and innovation in empowering Somali farmers to adapt to climate change and build a sustainable future.
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Rosa Sandoval, a fisherwoman from Lake G眉ija, adapts to climate change by diversifying income and empowering women for resilience.
Yemen's West Coast faces a severe water crisis, worsened by conflict and climate change, with International Organization for Migration providing vital relief.
In Yemen鈥檚 West Coast, families like Ali and Ibrahim鈥檚 face ongoing threats from conflict and flooding, relying on International Organization for Migration鈥檚 support for immediate relief and long-term resilience.
Sahar, a 19-year-old Afghan woman, overcame abuse and homelessness after returning from Iran, determined to support her brothers and pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
Cesar鈥檚 family highlights the resilience of families who, despite facing exploitation and violence, cross borders daily in search of safety and a better future.
Nisa is a mother of four from Bamyan, Afghanistan. She faced challenges in accessing education and later migrated to Iran. Like many Afghan women facing challenges in their migration journey, her priorities shifted to supporting her family. After a few daily-wage jobs, Nisa found stable work at a noodle-making factory in Iran. After 20 years, her family returned to Afghanistan. Nisa started a noodle business using her experience in Iran. With support from the International Organization for Migration (), she expanded her business and now plans to hire women and open a restaurant.
Four Rohingya boys鈥擬uhammed, Riyad, Ahmed, and Sultan鈥攆ind solace in football and the support of shelter staff in Thailand as they prepare for resettlement in Canada, holding on to dreams of education and brighter futures.
What was once a vibrant Afghan community has become a ghost town, with hundreds of families forced to leave behind their homes, land, crops, livestock and dreams.
In her role as a Protection staff member with the International Organization for Migration (), Latifa dedicates herself every day to supporting vulnerable communities in Yemen.
On June 10, 2024, a boat capsized off Yemen's coast near Shabwah, resulting in 56 deaths and 129 missing migrants, with Dr. Abdulraheem Al Mehdar of the IOM heroically leading rescue efforts.
鈥淭he evidence is pretty overwhelming that it doesn't even take very long for migration to actually pay out pretty significantly for the communities who host the migrants, and definitely for the communities that migrants are coming from.鈥
Amy Pope has always championed humane and orderly migration as an opportunity for societies, not a problem. Now the first female Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) she is campaigning for a fundamental shift in attitudes towards newcomers.
鈥淵ou just give somebody a little space. Everybody has purpose. Everybody has dreams, everybody wants to be seen.鈥
Human migration is likely to rise over the coming decades, with the IOM predicting that hundreds of millions of people could be displaced due to climate change alone. In this episode, Amy reflects on how better to prepare communities and why celebrating the contributions of migrants is a win-win for societies around the world.
Photo:漏IOM 2024/ Muse Mohammed
Frederick's journey highlights the harsh realities faced by migrants, but through a program by , he and others like him receive comprehensive support to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
In her coastal home in Mokha, Zahara is busy cooking and caring for her husband, who is in frail health, and her extended family. Zahara's family, along with three other households, is a close-knit community united by family ties and mutual support. Over a year ago, the International Organization for Migration () provided them with a new transitional shelter that provides physical protection, security, and privacy. With their new shelter, they have found a haven from Mokha's strong winds and torrential floods, as well as the privacy they have longed for amid the bustling life of communal living.
Globalizate Radio serves as a crucial lifeline for Venezuelan migrants in the Dominican Republic, offering essential information, community support, and a platform to challenge stereotypes and promote unity.