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Social Cost of Migration
Estrella Mai Dizon-AnonuevoConverging Filipino Diaspora Global Initiatives for Sustainable
Development November 2, 2007
Amsterdam
• COMMUNICATION GAP
DEPENDENCY
EARLY MARRIAGE
LACK OF INTEREST IN
SCHOOL
ALIENATION
FAMILY BREAK-UP
LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE
Effect on the community
Brain Drain - Massive migration of nurses, doctors
and health professionals has negative impact on health care system
- Migration of highly qualified teachers, principals is one of the reasons for the deteriorating educational system
Effect on the community
Minimal trickle down effect of development on the communitiesDeath of some community enterprises Increase in prices of commodities and real estate value- becomes unaffordable for localsBreeding communities of unemployed
Addressing the social cost of Migration on the children left behind
Migration Realities
Learning about the living and working conditions of relatives abroad
Communication gap
Learning to communicate what is in their heart
Savings Consciouness
Learning to value money and the hard work of their parents abroadBatang Atikha Savers club
800 members PHP 400,000
savings
Value of EducationEnvironment Consciouness
Gender sensitivity
Peer Counseling
Young Entrepreneurship
Financial Literacy and Psychosocial Intervention
Computer Literacy
Mobilizing Savings
Koop Balikabayani International savings and credit cooperative
300 membersPHP 2 million assets
Coco Natur- Mobilizing Overseas Filipino resources for sustainable development
Geonet
Coco Fiber Lining
Coco Shell Crafts