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Supporting Volunteer Engagement in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection
Volunteers are vital to refugee sponsorship programmes but need clear coordination, targeted training, and diverse recruitment to deliver quality support and prevent burnout.
Monitoring and Evaluation in Sponsorship and Complementary Pathways for Refugees and Other People in Need of International Protection
Embedding monitoring and evaluation in refugee sponsorship programmes from the start, with dedicated budgets and coordination, drives evidence-based improvement.
The Door Opens for a New Chapter in European Cooperation on Migration
New leadership in London and in European capitals, alongside continuity at the European Commission, could offer a window for greater European cohesion and creativity on immigration policy. This MPI Europe commentary explores the opportunities for greater UK-EU cooperation on migration and asylum if both sides smartly rekindle their relationship and prioritise strategic engagement.
Supporting Self-Sufficiency: Considerations for refugees’ transition out of sponsorship and complementary pathways programmes
Refugees transitioning out of volunteer-based sponsorship programmes face mismatched expectations and structural gaps that undermine their long-term self-sufficiency.
Confronting Compassion Fatigue: Understanding the arc of public support for displaced populations in Turkey, Colombia, and Europe
Compassion for displaced Syrians in Turkey, Venezuelans in Colombia, and Ukrainians in Europe is fading as displacement persists and public anxiety over housing, jobs, and identity deepens.
One Phase Closes for the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Now Another Begins
The New Pact on Migration and Asylum agreed in December 2023 by EU Member States and the European Parliament after lengthy negotiation will, without a doubt, go down in history as a signal political accomplishment. But will it result in better management of migration and asylum systems in a complex era? The outcome will turn on implementation and communication, this MPI Europe commentary explains.
What Role Could Digital Technologies Play in the New EU Pact on Migration and Asylum?
EU asylum reforms hinge on the effective use of digital tools, but without strong safeguards these same technologies could harm migrants’ rights.
From Safe Homes to Sponsors: Lessons from the Ukraine hosting response for refugee sponsorship programmes
Europe’s hosting response for Ukrainians offers lessons for refugee sponsorship, from simpler procedures and matching to stronger safeguards for hosts and guests.
Why Matching Matters: Improving outcomes in refugee sponsorship and complementary pathways
Matching refugees to sponsors using their preferences improves integration, yet most programmes rely on narrow placement criteria that overlook refugee agency.
Attracting, Retaining, and Diversifying Sponsors for Refugees in Community Sponsorship Programmes
European refugee sponsorship programmes fell far short of targets due to narrow outreach, burdensome requirements, and weak retention. To scale, they will need fundamental redesign.
