Diaspora for Humanity

Join @IOM_USA and @InnovasjonNorge for a hybrid session of @LEP_HNPW exploring how innovative #diaspora funding mechanisms support more sustainable, comprehensive #humanitarian action. 📅 Thurs, 27 March ⏰ 2:00pm-3:30pm GMT+1 🔗 diaspora.pub/hnpw25

Enhanced coordination & localization are vital for Sudan. EU's SOM brought together donors & local responders to improve aid effectiveness. Details: …tection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/n… #Localization #SudanRelief #Partnerships

Reminder that we will be hosting this webinar next Thursday 27th of March at 3pm GMT with our partners @AFFORD_UK. It will explore how we can build a locally-led humanitarian system that is reflective of all humanitarian responders. These themes also run through "Shabaka At Ten", an anthology of Shabaka's publications over the last decade exploring diaspora, migration and mutual aid in humanitarian action. Shabaka's founder and former CEO @BAhmedShabaka and Director of Research and Advocacy @PaulAsquith will draw on this to discuss with our panellists, @Semhar Araia & Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthy of @StartNetwork, how humanitarians and local responders are already leading the way when it comes to adapting to changes in the humanitarian sector. The discussion will be moderated by @ElvinaQuaison. Please join us for this important webinar and also help us celebrate Shabaka At Ten. You can register for free here: bit.ly/3R6xwo9 #diaspora #localisation #mutualaid #humanitarian #10YearsStrong #booklaunch

Join ADN's virtual discussion on Championing Community: Celebrating African Women's Collective Action Across the Diaspora this Thursday March 20, 2025 to learn and share effective strategies for collective action. Register now! bit.ly/ADNWCA25 #DiasporaDialogue

Displacement must not mean powerlessness. As part of the @CCCMCluster, we know camp management isn’t just about services—it’s about community engagement, participation & empowerment. Durable solutions start by listening to those most impacted. ➡️ cccmcluster.org

Over 300 people attended ADIS24 Join us for ADIS25 and experience a journey of informing, engaging, and activating the African diaspora, descendants of Africa and friends of Africa. Read the ADIS24 report: bit.ly/3V0hAXg Register for ADIS25: bit.ly/ADIS25

Diaspora desk officials from @UgandaMFA and @StateHouseUg last week visited Addis Ababa to share experiences and best practices with 🇪🇹, on engaging and leveraging the diaspora to boost socioeconomic transformation. Initiative is under an IOM project supported by @IOMDevFund

For the past 10 years, DEMAC has been mapping, engaging, supporting, and advocating for #diaspora humanitarians, showcasing their critical role in crisis response and recovery. Check out just how far-reaching and impactful they are: demac.org/diaspora-respo… #10YEARSOFDEMAC

"I wish there was no war at all." This Ramadan, many families are far from home, displaced by conflict and separated by war. Countless children have been robbed of their childhood. Your Zakat can help Sayed and others in Sudan. Donate now: zakat.iom.int

A delegation from Kyrgyzstan, composed of government representatives, began their study visit to Moldova with a technical meeting with IOM. The visit, organized by IOM 🇰🇬🇲🇩, aims to exchange knowledge and learn from best practices in diaspora engagement and migrant communication.

Women and girls are agents of change. That includes those who are displaced. So, let's not limit their participation and decision-making power. As we celebrate International Women's Day tomorrow, let us work together #ForAllWomenAndGirls.

Diaspora! The power within to transform economies, and now is the time to harness that power for long-term impact Webinar: “From Remittances to SME Investments ” 📅 Date: 13th March 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00-19:30 CEST 📍 Location: Online Webinar Remittances from the diaspora are a vital lifeline for many economies, yet they often remain a short-term solution rather than a long-term investment strategy. This webinar explores how diaspora communities can transition from sending remittances to funding high-potential small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through angel investing. 🔗 Register here us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… 📢 Join us! Let’s reshape the future of diaspora contributions by extending our remittances to sustainable SME investments. #DiasporaInvesting #AngelInvesting #SMEFunding #ImpactInvesting #InvestInAfrica #Diasporaengagement

📢Call for Applications Are you a Somali architect, engineer, or a student, either in the diaspora or based in Somalia? Your skills are needed to design sustainable shelter solutions for displaced communities. 📅 Apply before 10 March 2025 🔗 youngarchitectscompetitions.com/applications/s…

Ramadan Kareem! My warmest wishes to everyone observing #Ramadan. May this sacred month bring you and your loved ones peace, joy, and blessings.

Diasporas are among the first to respond when a disaster strikes in their countries of heritage, but their potential in #ClimateAction remains underutilised. This multi-country 🇧🇩🇬🇭🇯🇲🇬🇧 case study highlights good practices and recommendations: tinyurl.com/mtk3sth2 #Diaspora

With over 30 million people in #Sudan in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, IOM, through the Islamic Philanthropy Fund, is committed to providing life-saving assistance. Share the blessings of the Holy month. 💙 bit.ly/435rqeY

“The international community must develop sustainable approaches, bringing together our efforts across humanitarian response, development initiatives, and peacebuilding." At Riyadh Forum, @IOMChief calls for continued partnerships to solve record displacement around the world.

"Diasporas are key to the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus. They mobilize in crises, drive development & foster peace. To maximize impact, we must break silos & collaborate. Let’s turn ideas into action!"🌍 @LHartIOM at #HDPN Conference in Rome, organized by @OIMItalia

Establishing long-term collaboration between #Governments #Privatesector #Academia #Diaspora organizations can reap the benefits of diaspora engagement in the health sector. IOM aims to leverage the expertise & networks of diaspora communities to enhance global health outcomes

On Friday's #MotherLanguageDay, see how you can follow the UN in different languages every day: French: @onu_fr Spanish: @onu_es Arabic: @unarabic Russian: @unitednationsru Hindi: @uninhindi Kiswahili: @umojawamataifa Portuguese: @nacoesunidas un.org/en/observances…