Turning Return into Family Security – Bangladesh
After a decade in the UK, Kamrul returned home and used reintegration support to rebuild his life and grow his grocery business. Background: Kamrul set out to the UK in 2009 to pursue a diploma in hotel management and culinary arts. He joined London International College but managed only one year of his course as […]
From Stitching Clothes to Shaping Young Minds – Sri Lanka
Paramasivam is now contributing to his community in numerous ways Background: Along with his spouse and daughter, Paramasivam now lives in his own house in Kannigipuram, a remote village in Kalmunai, Eastern Province. Like many others, he migrated to Romania in the hopes of improving his family’s financial situation, spurred on by the promises of […]
From Struggle to Self-Reliance – Pakistan
Muhammed gains financial independence through his livestock business Background: Akram, a resident of Punjab, fell victim to the deceptive promises of local agents who assured him of a prosperous future in Europe. Driven by hopes of a better life, he attempted to reach Greece through irregular means. However, he was caught and placed into detention, […]
A Fruitful Future – Sri Lanka
Reintegration has helped Jeyantha re-start and further expand his fruit selling business. Background: Jeyantha, lives with his spouse and two school-going daughters in Peradeniya, Kandy District. After completing his Advanced Level studies, he worked in several jobs, then started his own fruit business, purchasing fruits directly from villagers and selling them to wholesalers in town. […]
Mohammad’s Road Back Home – Afghanistan
After more than three decades away, Mohammad has returned to Afghanistan, reunited with his family and building a stable life as a taxi driver. Background: Mohammad fled Afghanistan in 1986 during the Soviet invasion and spent several years in Pakistan before reaching Germany. For 32 years he lived and worked there, learning the language and […]
From student to Teacher – India
Student returns from the UK to start a tuition centre, ensuring quality education is accessible to all in his region. Background: Mr Singh moved to the UK on a student visa in pursuit of higher education and a brighter future. After a slightly difficult adaptation period he settled into his new life. However, he struggled […]
Dairy Farming, a new beginning – Pakistan
DAIRY FARMING IS NOW PROVIDING MR. FAZAL WITH A POSITIVE FUTURE IN PAKISTAN Despite COVID-19 hitting just after his return to Pakistan, Mr. Fazal has started a new business with good prospects. BACKGROUND Mr. Fazal was living under the poverty line in a village on the outskirts of Peshawar with a small family run general […]
On the Road to Renewal – Vietnam
CHIEN’S MOTORCYCLE, BOUGHT WITH HIS REINTEGRATION ALLOWANCE, HAS FACILITATED HIS RETURN TO WORK AFTER RETURNING TO VIETNAM Chien is happy to have returned home to his family in Vietnam and the Reintegration Programme has helped him in numerous ways. BACKGROUND Chien had been living with his mother and sister in Ba Vi, 60 kilometres outside […]
Foundations for the Future – Pakistan
PARTNERSHIP IN A CONSTRUCTION FIRM IS PROVIDING MR. ISMAIL WITH A GOOD LIVELIHOOD AND A POSITIVE FUTURE Despite being nervous about his future when he first returned to Pakistan, Mr Ismail is now confident that he can provide for his family and has plans to grow his business further. BACKGROUND In 2011, in search of […]
Healing at Home – Vietnam
AFTER 20 YEARS OF LIVING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC, TO THANH HAI WISHED TO RETURN HOME TO VIETNAM DUE TO ILL-HEALTH After suffering a car accident Hai has been able to return to his family in Vietnam to rehabilitate and recover thanks to the help of SCDI and the Reintegration Programme BACKGROUND To Thanh Hai’s […]