Closing the Gap
Critical lifeline: remittances and the developing world

Critical Lifeline: Remittances and the Developing World | GZERO Media

Remittances offer a vital lifeline to some 800 million people around the globe. In Mexico, the migrant advocacy group APOFAM highlights how groups of people can work together to make a difference for families impacted by migration. APOFAM’s members are related to migrants who have moved to the US, many of them undocumented, and the group helps pool resources to aid Mexicans. Whether it’s a Mexico-based mother of two whose husband works in the US or a group of elderly artisans, APOFAM helps people flourish thanks to remittances.
Watch our recent livestream discussion on remittances and other tools for economic empowerment.
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