International Day of Family Remittances

“When migrants send money home, they are doing far more than providing for their families,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope. “They are building stronger communities, boosting local economies, and helping entire regions recover and grow. Remittances support children’s education, allow women to start businesses, and provide a vital cushion in times of crisis. When invested wisely, they are a powerful tool for development that benefits both countries of origin and destination.” Read the full Statement of the IOM Director General, Emy Pope on the International Day of Family Remittances 2025;  June 16th.

Remittances sent by migrants help families cover essential needs like food, education, and healthcare.  Geneva, 16 June 2025 – Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, conflict, and rising inequality, one financial flow has remained remarkably steady: the money migrants send home. On the International Day of Family Remittances, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) celebrates the powerful role of migrants and diaspora communities in supporting families and driving development worldwide through remittance flows. “When migrants send money home, they are doing far more than providing for their families,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope. “ They are building stronger communities, boosting local economies, and helping entire regions recover and grow. Remittances support children’s education, allow women to start businesses, and provide a vital cushion in times of crisis. When invested wisely, they are a powerful tool for development that benefits both countries of orig...