OIM Honduras: Reintegration Is Economic Development
On February 24, Keshia met with the team at OIM Honduras to better understand how reintegration works on the ground — beyond headlines and statistics.
Their approach centers on three pillars: economic, social, and psychological reintegration. That means employment placement and entrepreneurship support, community and legal navigation, and trauma-informed care — all beginning at reception centers when migrants first return.
"Approximately 89% of migrants leave in search of formal employment. Economic insecurity remains the primary driver."
Reintegration, then, isn't just about return — it's about building viable pathways so people can stabilize and rebuild. OIM partners closely with the Chamber of Commerce to connect returnees to employers and formal job pipelines, while also embedding mental health support and community-based services into the model.
Migration is layered. Reintegration requires coordination, strategy, and persistence.
