About the Project
The Voluntary Returnees as Messengers project aims to raise awareness among potential migrants and local communities in Iraq and Pakistan about the dangers of irregular migration routes and the realities that many irregular migrants face. The project was also implemented in Afghanistan until 2021. Through peer-to-peer awareness raising activities including video and written testimonials and community events, returned migrants share their experiences with irregular migration and voluntary return with their communities. The visualized feedback from community members shows the changes in their perceptions and level of information about irregular migration.