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Returned migrants play a central role as Volunteers in the development, planning and implementation of the Migrants as Messengers campaign.

Through their stories, the learnings from their migratory experiences and their creativity, MaM Volunteers are the principal authors and actors of the campaign. From 2019-2022, a community of more than 300 volunteers across 7 countries will develop and grow. This community will also have access to diversified training and capacity-building opportunities and be invited to regular activities to support the development of an organic and sustainable community. Female engagement plays an important role within the MaM Volunteer community as they will take the lead in shaping women-to-women dialogue sessions and engaging female audiences more generally.

Meet the Volunteers

Abdulai

Sierra Leone

Departed with the aim of reaching Italy but got stocked in the desert. Was captured, imprisoned, and robbed before he was released after payment of ransom. Did odd jobs to raise resources to sustain…

Abraham

Liberia

Abraham A. Zayzay is one of IOM AVRR beneficiary who returned in 2019. He is now a motorcyclist with the assistance of IOM reintegration program. He is determined and hardworking. He is one of the…

Abrahim

Liberia

Abrahim Kromah is one of IOM AVRR migrants who returned in 2018. He used his reintegration assistance package to forward his education. He travelled to Dakar for the MaM training workshop in Feb. He…

Absa

The Gambia

Absa describes herself as a hardworking, friendly and jovial young lady. She is a very sociable person. When she's not working, she spends time listening to music.