Resources on Labour migration in Africa

March 2024

  1. From Migrant Worker to Restaurant Owner: Bigeni Maina’s Journey to Success

    29 March 2024

    "I would like to grow my business to the point where it not only meets but surpasses the financial requirements of my family, ensuring stability and security for us all," says Bigeni.

  2. Strength in Struggle: Muluken Gebrewold’s Resilient Journey to Economic Independence

    29 March 2024

    “If every returnee took the SIYB training delivered by the ILO BRMM Programme before they migrated, we all would’ve reached immense success in life by now.”

  3. Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Seleshi Shegaw's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success

    29 March 2024

    “During my journey to Bosaso, I endured seven days without a meal and two days without water. On the second day, I encountered a stagnant pond and, despite the risk, I drank from it in desperation to survive.”

  4. Turning adversity into opportunity: A migrant returnee’s entrepreneurial success

    29 March 2024

    Seleshi’s aspirations reflect his resilience and determination to transform his circumstances and build a better future for himself and his family through entrepreneurship.

  5. Return and reintegration in Uganda: Lessons from the FAIRWAY programme

    20 March 2024

  6. Collaborative Pathways for Labour Migration Governance in East and Horn of Africa

    14 March 2024

    "Strengthening the Common Approach on BLMA and Skills Development Among Labour Migration Advisory Group (LMAG) in East and Horn of Africa."

  7. Shaping Somalia's Labour Migration through the Development of Regulation for Private Employment Agencies

    01 March 2024

    Discussing the challenges facing PrEAs, gathering input for the development of regulations, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

February 2024

  1. Strengthening the Common Approach on BLMA and Skills Development among LMAG in EHoA

  2. Collaborative Effort Paves the Way for Fair Recruitment in South Sudan

    26 February 2024

    A validation workshop in Juba, South Sudan to finalise the draft regulatory guidelines for Private Employment Agencies (PrEAs) in the country

  3. Shaping Narratives, Changing Lives: The Role of Media in Labour Migration

    24 February 2024

    Enhancing the understanding and capacity of media professionals in Ethiopia to comprehensively and accurately report on labour migration.