Get involved

#FamilyRemittances

RAISE AWARENESS about the IDFR

  • Prepare for 16 June! You can start by building your own social media package, draft a thematic newsletter for your network or organize an online event. Take part in the global discussion by using the hashtag #familyremittances
  • Think creatively on how you can bring this opportunity to the world’s attention. Use personal stories and compelling photos to illustrate the reality of the one billion people directly involved in remittances
  • Take advantage of the IDFR official graphics on this Trello board following the logo guidelines

SHARE HOW YOU ARE TAKING ACTION to support digital remittances towards financial inclusion and cost reduction

We are particularly eager to hear from:

The private sector – How remittance service providers (RSPs) are promoting initiatives and innovations to foster greater digital financial inclusion and to make financial services more accessible and affordable to migrants and their families.

The public sector – How policy makers and regulators are providing an enabling environment to achieve safer, secure and cost-effective remittance transfers (SDG10c). and linking financial inclusion and remittances to benefit migrant workers and their families.

The civil society – How diaspora organizations and migrants´ associations are raising awareness of the contribution of remittance families to local development.

To share your achievements, current initiatives and ideas, send an email to [email protected]. We will help you disseminate them on our networks comprising of UN agencies, private sector companies, public sector entities and civil society organizations.

Please include:
– Subject line: “IDFR 2023”
– A message with a brief explanation of what your organization is doing to support migrant families build resilience
– A video, a photo or any link illustrating your action
– Your organization’s high-resolution logo

STAY TUNED!! We will publish all best practices, actions, events, and support messages on our website, Twitter and LinkedIn channels.