Returning Home, Abed’s Story
Returning to Afghanistan, Omid’s Story
Returning to Afghanistan, Nabila’s Story
Returning to India Netar Singh’s Story
Constructing a new life – Colombia
Miguel is thankful to IRARA for helping him open a construction company Background: Miguel, a 25-year-old Colombian, returned to his home country in July 2025 after living in Portugal. Initially uncertain about his future and unsure how to earn a living, Miguel faced the challenges of readjusting to life in Colombia. Reintegration: Upon his return, […]
Building Dreams – Colombia
Returning from Finland to her home country of Colombia gave Miriam the new start she was needing Background: Miriam, a 26-year-old Colombian, emigrated to Finland in search of a better quality of life. When she received news that she had to return to Colombia, she saw an opportunity to start anew rather than viewing it […]
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. […]