🎉 We’re beyond excited to announce that our O-REMIT initiative has been shortlisted as one of the top 5 submissions for the Impact Awards at IOM, in the Facilitating Pathways for Regular Migration category! 🌍✨ Join us at the IOM Knowledge Fair, a global webinar series, to support our work and discover how we're making a difference. 💡 The IOM Knowledge Fair showcases impactful collaborations between IOM, Member States, communities, and partners, paving the way for the Impact Awards Ceremony. This platform celebrates innovation and excellence across the globe. With nearly 50 submissions from IOM offices worldwide, we are honoured to have our project selected as a finalist. Are you IOM staff, an intern or consultant? You are eligible to vote and we would greatly appreciate your support! 🙌 📅 Don’t miss out! Watch our project video and find more information here: https://lnkd.in/e4xPURss ℹ Find out more about O-REMIT: https://lnkd.in/egBf9sEQ #IOM #impactawards #oremit #diasporaengagement
O-REMIT - Transform Remittances, Empower Communities
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Transform Remittances, Empower Communities
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The overall objective of the project is to offer cost-effective alternatives for remittances and opportunities for investment of savings. Three specific objectives: 1. Understand the remittance flows and behaviours of diaspora in Belgium; 2. Make the remit senders in Belgium and the remit receivers in Countries of Origin (3 selected corridors: DRC, Senegal, Morocco) increasingly aware of different remit options and factors that influence remitting behaviour; 3. Offer the opportunity to diaspora to use savings for SME investments within 3 targeted African economies. Implemented by the International Organization for Migration in Belgium and Luxembourg, in partnership with: National Bank of Belgium, ZidiCircle and Ondernemers voor Ondernemers and with the support of IOM’s Diaspora Advisory and IOM colleagues in Morocco, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With the financial support of the Government of Belgium. More info: https://belgium.iom.int/o-remit
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🌍✨ Within the scope of the O-REMIT project, which focuses on remittances, IOM Belgium & Luxembourg organised workshops on financial and digital inclusion for Senegalese citizens. The following topics were discussed: 1️⃣ Personal finances and investment; 2️⃣ How to optimise savings; 3️⃣ Case studies on how to use different budgeting techniques; 4️⃣ Case studies on how to use the website and apps of money transfer operators; 5️⃣ The IOM MigApp to conduct cost comparisons between different money transfer operators per country. With the support of OIM Sénégal (and specifically Ibrahima THIAM and gabrielle Kine rose Ndaw), a workshop was organized in Dakar. The participants left with positive feedback on the workshop. More than half of the participants were women, showing the clear interest of women in gaining more insights on the topic of financial and digital inclusion for remittances. 💪 ℹ O-REMIT is a project funded by the Belgian government and implemented by IOM Belgium and Luxembourg and Zidicircle, Ondernemers voor Ondernemers vzw, National Bank of Belgium and diaspora organisations. #remittances #sustainabledevelopment #diasporaengagement
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🎥 Relive the highlights of the first "National Remittance Summit: Belgium 2024" with our exclusive aftermovie! Take a look at some of the key moments and highlights that made this event a huge success. 👀✨ Do you want to be involved in future diaspora engagement activities? Reach out to oremit@iom.int. #diasporaengagement #remittances #IDFR2024 Hugo Verbist Marise Habib Rob De Lobel Ariana Naser Mélissia Mabrouka Pétesque Krystel Sil Sikana Anke Van de Velde Killian Clifford Sumaya Ahmed Nuur Pedro De Vasconcelos Jimmy Jans Ahmad Wali Ahmad Yar Prosper Yamen Manassé Massuama Rhea Ravenna Sohst Abdeljalil Rahmani El-Alaoui Amran M. Chamlal Aïda A. DIALLO, MCMI, MBA Thamara Cruz Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium
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#FamilyRemittances: migrants often struggle with high transaction costs when they send a share of their earnings to their countries of origin. Lower remittance costs from #Belgium would boost development in countries of origin. 👉 IOM's latest reports: https://lnkd.in/eAMDGCVD IOM Belgium and Luxembourg O-REMIT - Transform Remittances, Empower Communities
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🤔 What are remittances & why are they important? Mélissia Mabrouka Pétesque, Project Officer at IOM Belgium and Luxembourg, as she delves into the vital role of remittances in our global economy and their profound impact on communities worldwide. 💡 Remittances go beyond simple financial support – they are lifelines for families, investments in education, and crucial drivers of economic development. Stay tuned for more insights and stories on how remittances shape lives and contribute to sustainable progress. ✅ Like, share, and comment to join the conversation. ✅ Sign up for the National Remittance Summit on June 14, 2024, and be a part of this important discussion. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e8fxmfFb #nationalremittancesummit2024 #Remittances #diasporaengagement
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🚀 Join us in making a global impact with the our O-REMIT project run by the International Organization for Migration! We're excited to announce the National Remittance Summit on June 14, 2024, where we will discuss critical issues and innovative solutions for remittances, with different actors such as diaspora, policy makers and industry leaders. 🗓️ Mark your calendars and be part of this important conversation! Meanwhile, enjoy the stories of the people that made the project possible behind the scenes and do not hesitate to connect with us. Meet two more of our dedicated colleagues behind the O-REMIT project: 👩💼 Ariana Naser – Project Officer and recognised expert in international human rights law, focusing on Sustainable Development and Global Justice. 👩💼 Mélissia Mabrouka Pétesque – Project Officer and expert in gender and community empowerment, with a focus on female diaspora entrepreneurship. ✅ Like, repost, and comment to spread the word. ✅ Sign up for the summit today and be a part of the change: https://lnkd.in/e8fxmfFb #IOM #NationalRemittanceSummit2024 #Migration #GlobalDialogue #UnitedNations #ChangeMakers #JoinTheConversation #Diversity #EmpoweringWomen ℹ O-REMIT is a project funded by the Belgian government and implemented by IOM Belgium and Luxembourg and Zidicircle, Ondernemers voor Ondernemers vzw, National Bank of Belgium and diaspora organisations.
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🚀 Join us in making a global impact with our O-REMIT project! We're excited to announce the National Remittance Summit on June 14, 2024, where we will discuss critical issues and innovative solutions for remittances, with diverse actors including diasporas, policymakers, and industry leaders. 🗓️ Mark your calendars and be part of this important conversation. Your voice matters! Meanwhile, enjoy the stories of the people who made the project possible behind the scenes and do not hesitate to connect with us. Meet two of our dedicated colleagues behind the O-REMIT project: 👩💼 Krystel Sil Sikana – Senior Project Officer with expertise in Climate Change. 👩💼 Anke Van de Velde – Senior Partnership and Liaison Officer, and the diaspora focal point of the office. ✅ Like, repost, and comment to spread the word. ✅ Sign up for the summit today and be a part of the change: https://lnkd.in/e8fxmfFb #IOM #NationalRemittanceSummit2024 #Migration #GlobalDialogue #UnitedNations #ChangeMakers #JoinTheConversation #Diversity #EmpoweringWomen ℹ O-REMIT is a project funded by the Belgian government and implemented by IOM Belgium and Luxembourg and Zidicircle, Ondernemers voor Ondernemers vzw, National Bank of Belgium and diaspora organizations. IOM - UN Migration
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🌟 IOM Belgium and Luxembourg successfully carried out 3 free workshop sessions on remittances and financial inclusion! 💸 Participants learned: 🔹 How to choose the best method to remit according to their needs 🔹 How to compare the costs of remitting 🔹 How to efficiently plan their budget ❗️ Feel like you missed out? You're in luck! The workshop is now available online. Write to us at o-remit@iom.int to access the session. 📢 You want to know even more about remittances? Join us at our 2024 National Remittance Summit. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqhc6HZU ℹ️ O-REMIT is a project funded by the Belgian government and implemented by IOM Belgium and Luxembourg and Zidicircle, Ondernemers voor Ondernemers vzw, the National Bank of Belgium and diaspora organizations. #FinancialInclusion #Remittances #BudgetPlanning
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📢 Bonne nouvelle ! Vous pouvez encore envoyer votre candidature pour participer au programme de formation sur l'investissement providentiel de la diaspora au Maroc, au Sénégal, et en République Démocratique du Congo. 📅 Vous avez jusqu'au 24 mai, ne ratez pas cette occasion ! Vous voulez en savoir plus ? Consultez le poste de notre partenaire Zidicircle ci-dessous 👇 #Diaspora #Investissement #Formation
📢Extension du délai - Dernière chance de nous rejoindre! Pose ta candidature avant le 24 mai! 🎤 Appel à candidatures!! Joignez-vous à le Fellowship de l'Investisseur Providentiel de la Diaspora et faites la différence en investissant dans des entreprises vertes et durables en République démocratique du Congo, au Maroc et au Sénégal ! 🌍💼🌳 Le programme est une initiative destinée à la diaspora africaine en Belgique et aux résidents, et qui inclut de l'auto-apprentissage en ligne, des sessions de questions-réponses, une retraite en personne, et des opportunités de networking. ✅ Vous développerez des compétences clés pour devenir un investisseur providentiel, acquerrez des connaissances sur l'investissement providentiel, évaluerez des études de cas d'entreprises et participerez à des investissements transnationaux dans des PME. En outre, vous aurez accès à des outils d'investissement, à une communauté de soutien et serez accompagné par des investisseurs qualifiés. ✅ Vous épargnez et investissez une somme choisie dans des entreprises vertes rigoureusement sélectionnées, ce qui permettra aux membres de la diaspora d'investir collectivement dans des entreprises prometteuses. Postulez avant le 24 mai 2024 pour avoir une chance de participer! 📝 https://lnkd.in/eyJCP2wc Nous remercions le Gouvernement Belge - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium et IOM Belgium and Luxembourg pour le soutien de ce programme dans le but de convertir les remittances de la diaspora en investissements verts dans les PME au #Maroc, #RDC & #Sénégal et les partenaires O-REMIT - Transform Remittances, Empower Communities Ondernemers voor Ondernemers vzw National Bank of Belgium pour leur soutien. #ZidiDiasporaInvest101#SMEs#AngelInvesting#InvestInAfrica#Belgium#DRC#Morocco#Senegal#ImpactInvesting#DiasporaEngagement#DiasporaInvestment#SMEs
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🌍 Having trouble transferring money abroad? Are you curious about what the best method is? Then you're in luck! Our free workshop will not only guide you through the different channels you can use to transfer money, but will also introduce various tools that will allow you to easily compare costs. Find out how you can increase your recipient's savings and create more resilience! Don't miss out and join us! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXtP9iJr 📆 When: May 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4.30 pm 📍 Where : Montoyerstraat 40, 1000 Brussels IOM office ℹ O-REMIT is a project funded by the Belgian government and implemented by IOM Belgium and Luxembourg and Zidicircle, Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs asbl, National Bank of Belgium and diaspora organizations. #diaspora #workshop #oremit
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