The silent struggles of life abroad

Beyond remittances and success stories are migrants struggling with mental health challenges and the need for emotional support.

Recently, it has become quite common in many households we visit: someone from the family is abroad, whether for studies or work. Having a family member living overseas doesn’t seem like a big deal; most households welcome it. However, I don’t think we have fully considered how difficult life abroad can be and what it takes to start a new life hundreds of thousands of kilometres away.