DEMAC - Diaspora Emergency Action & Coordination

We recently organized a two-day Anticipatory Action Plan workshop in Mogadishu, Somalia as part of the Anticipatory Humanitarian Action for Displacement (AHEAD) project. The full report on the workshop is available in English here: bit.ly/4iEEPSy #AnticipatoryAction

⚡Join us for the 2nd Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action online or in-person 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟑:𝟐𝟓-𝟒:𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐀𝐓. 🔗Register to participate: eadp.icpac.net

𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐇 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞! 🎉 We're proud to announce the official launch of the Somali Diaspora Emergency Coordination Hub (SODECH) – a coordination hub led by Somalis, for Somalia. #SomaliDiaspora #SODECH #HumanitarianAction #Localisation

💡Join us in a session at the Anticipation Hub's #GlobalDP “𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” ➡️Register here: bit.ly/4zBQcjP

Diaspora plays an integral part in humanitarian response—but providing care in times of crisis can take a toll. The MHPSS Guide offers 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: bit.ly/3WgChkN #WorldMentalHealthDay

This #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth, we want to highlight @HealingVzla, a diaspora organization based in the UK that works with the goal of 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 in Venezuela. bit.ly/4rWzjOb

Join in support of Ukraine in @BevarUkraine's @UkraineFryser campaign to provide assistance to the civilian population of Ukraine through the winter. The campaign will host the “Point of Resilience” event, 2 October - 18 October at Kultorvet, Copenhagen. #UkrainianDiaspora

📢NEW funding opportunities for diaspora organizations! Keep up to date on our website: bit.ly/4xUFm7q #DiasporaOrganizations #CivilSocietyEngagement #Diaspora #Fundraising #LocalizedAid

📑Fresh data on diaspora and remittances: @IFAD’s new report: "𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 - 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞" bit.ly/4hQl75Z

Looking for upcoming events and trainings around diaspora and localisation? Check the DEMAC website! We share courses, conferences and events that are relevant for diaspora actors and organizations. demac.org/events-calendar

We are proud to be featured in @ALNAP's recently published 2026 report: “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺”. It highlights the valuable role that diaspora organizations and local actors play in the humanitarian system. bit.ly/4xuQh7G

Free online course for diaspora! Designed for diaspora organizations and individuals to increase their knowledge about diaspora response and the humanitarian sector at large. You can take the course at your own pace in English or Arabic. kayaconnect.org/c/Diaspora%2…

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we recognize the people and partnerships that make humanitarian action possible. As crises continue to intensify, diaspora organizations remain among the first responders to local communities, sharing expertise and offering immediate relief.

‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’ - this year’s theme for #InternationalYouthDay - captures the shared realities of youth worldwide. While their contexts vary, they are united by a common goal of dignity, safety, and opportunity. #DiasporaVoices #YouthEmpowerment

💡What does effective humanitarian response look like when diaspora networks and local partners work together? This video shows how Timorese diaspora organizations in Australia mobilized quickly after Cyclone Seroja in 2021. #DiasporaEngagement #HumanitarianResponse

From whispered discussions to collective action: how do we move beyond reacting to crises and start anticipating them? Insights from the AHEAD Learning Series show how collaboration, local perspectives and diaspora engagement are shaping more forward-looking humanitarian action.

Every year, #WorldRefugeeDay is an opportunity to stand in solidarity. 117.3 million people worldwide have been forcibly displaced (June 2025, UNHCR). DEMAC is supporting diaspora-led initiatives that strengthen protection and amplify the voices of displaced communities.

Diaspora contributions are a lifeline for millions of households worldwide. We are proud to support initiatives that promote diaspora financial inclusion, advance innovative finance, and strengthen diaspora as critical drivers of economic recovery. #IDFR26 #diasporaengagement

This #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 we celebrate the vital role of diaspora communities in responding to climate emergencies, preserving indigenous knowledge, and driving solutions for a climate-resilient future. #NowForClimate #diasporaadvocacy #diasporaengaegement

This #InternationalDayofFamilies, we highlight the vital role of families in helping communities stay informed and safe. 34% of migrants view family as the most reliable source of information(@Mixed_Migration, 2025). We are proud to support diaspora and these trusted connections!