Financial Biographies of Refugees in Mexico
By: Kim Wilson et al. This collection of profiles from Mexico explores stories that highlight refugee and migrant journeys and their
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Venezuela
Leir Migration Monitor – November/December 2022
Too often, migrants and refugees are presented as victims of persecution or passive recipients of aid and refuge. Research rarely
Read MoreLeir Migration Monitor – September 2022
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the monthly Leir Migration Monitor newsletter, where we bring a local angle to global
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Financial Biographies of Migrants in Colombia
By: Marisol Hernandez, Heather Odell, Shane Sullivan, and Rosemary Ventura under the supervision of Kim Wilson This collection of profiles
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Financial Archetypes and How to Use Them
By: Marisol Hernandez, Heather Odell, Shane Sullivan, and Rosemary Ventura under the supervision of Kim Wilson In 2022, a team
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Venezuelan Migrants in Ecuador and Underground Remittances
This talk by Natalia Espinosa Tokuhama briefly touches on the socio-economic and political history of the Central America, discusses the mechanics of the remittances scheme, and gives an overview of migrant financial health in Quito.
Read MoreParque La Carolina
A hub for work and play, Parque La Carolina acts as a microcosm of migrant and local dynamics in Quito,
Read MoreInnovation (Charlie, Josephina and Juan)
“Ratcheting-up” livelihoods through entrepreneurship and innovation allow migrants to get a foothold in their new home
Read MoreJose and Margarita
Self-help communities grow as Venezuelan migrants find solidarity and solace in friendship
Read MoreFormal vs. Informal
Registered and unregistered sellers in La Carolina compete for social and retail space in the park amidst growing inter-group tensions.
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