Observed annually on 16 June, the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) aims to bring greater awareness about the impact that remittances have on millions of households, communities, and countries.
The Day calls upon governments, the private sector, development agencies, regulators, and civil society to observe the Day and to share their commitment and contributions to maximizing the impact of remittances through individual and collective action.
This year, the IDFR will be observed in:
Dushanbe, Tajikistan (5 June)
Rabat, Morocco: Thursday, 11 June.
Dakar, Senegal: Monday, 15 June.
Nairobi, Kenya: Tuesday, 16 June
Harare, Zimbabwe: Thursday, 18 June.