Diaspora

How diaspora actors are shaping development

Since June 2023, we have supported 116 short-term diaspora expert missions from Germany. Out of these, 25 have been documented so far, and found to have benefitted 3,817 persons directly.

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Join the GFMD virtual side event

In view of increasing polarisation of migration narratives, public communication and the provision of reliable information became pivotal in achieving the objectives of the Global Compact for Migration.

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Strengthening civil society through strategic alliances

In Berlin, over 20 civil society actors and several Germany-based diaspora organisations came together to share strategies, tools, and experiences. The result: stronger networks, concrete action plans, and a renewed sense of collective purpose.

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About Diaspora2030

Diaspora2030 is a platform for people in Germany with a migration history who would like to use their expertise and experience to initiate change and support a future worth living for people in their countries of origin. Members of the diaspora contribute to sustainable development, be it through driving innovation, providing solutions to pressing socio-ecological challenges or creating jobs. If you are looking to make a difference for your country of origin and for yourself, then you are in the right place.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

People in the diaspora can contribute to positive change and make a real difference in their countries of origin. Their qualifications, language skills and networks, their experiences in the diaspora as well as their knowledge of the local circumstances and needs in their countries of origin are valuable resources for sustainable development. We support this great potential and invite you to join our network.

DIASPORA EXPERTS

Many people living in the diaspora are eager to use the knowledge and expertise they have gained abroad to bring about positive change in their countries of origin. We guide the so-called “diaspora experts” through the entire process: from finding the right employer to providing financial compensation for their work on short or long-term basis. Our goal is to make each assignment a success for the expert, the employer, and the country of origin.

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DIASPORA ORGANISATIONS

In Germany, there are numerous non-profit diaspora organisations that implement development-oriented projects in countries of origin together with local partners. In this way, they foster the exchange of knowledge between different countries, drive innovation and improve the living conditions in these countries. We support these organisations to design their projects successfully and co-finance them.

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DIASPORA ENTREPRENEURS

Diaspora entrepreneurs create new opportunities – for themselves and for their countries of origin. With our offer “Business Ideas for Development”, we support members of the diaspora to refine and implement their innovative business ideas in order to create sustainable and successful businesses in their countries of origin.

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DIASPORA NETWORKS

Professional networks serve many purposes and are more important now than ever before. They enable the exchange of know-how and experiences, help find like-minded people, jobs or explore business ideas. We support the establishment of diaspora networks within Germany, and between Germany and select partner countries. We also organise a wide range of diaspora events across different levels.

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Further offers

Here you can find further offers for development-relevant activities by the diaspora.

How to reach out to us

Are you interested in what we have to offer and would like to contact us?

diaspora2030[@]giz.de