3 Ways You Can Help Migrant Children

Just like adult migrants, migrant children have been displaced from their homes and migrate to other areas in search of a better life. However, migrant children can often face more dangers than adult migrants, as they can sometimes be unaccompanied and have no one to help them on their journey.

As of 2020, there are over 36 million international migrant children around the world, and every 1 out of 8 international migrants is a child. Migrant children often require assistance on their path toward safety, but many never receive it. If you’ve ever wondered, “what can I do to help migrant children?” we’re here to answer that question. In this article, we’ll highlight 3 ways that you can help migrant children.

How To Help Migrant Children

Helping migrant children may seem like a difficult task since those in need are often in foreign countries or dangerous situations. However, here are 3 things that anyone can do right now to help, no matter where they are:

• Stay Informed – In order to help migrant children, it’s first essential to understand the situations they are in. That’s why it’s crucial to stay informed about what is happening with international migrant children. This will help you understand where they are, what they need, and who is working to help them. When you are informed, you know the best course of action you can take next to help the situation.
  

• Advocate for Them – Another way to help migrant children is by advocating for them. No matter what country you live in, you can support international migrant children by spreading awareness about their current circumstances and reaching out to elected officials to advocate for the importance of helping them. By urging others to take action, you get the word out there so even more people are working to help migrant children like you are.
  

• Support Organizations Making a Difference – While it’s often difficult to provide assistance in person, one of the most impactful ways you can help international migrant children is by supporting the organizations that are working to make a difference for them. By staying informed, you’ll know which organizations are doing the most important work and you’ll be able to support them in the ways they need most. This could involve volunteering, donating supplies, fundraising, or making monetary donations.
  

The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) advocates for the rights of all uprooted people, including refugees, internally displaced persons, and migrants. ICMC and its members remain committed to supporting immigration policies that produce more sustainable solutions.

ICMC’s efforts include protecting internally displaced children in Burkina Faso, providing assistance to Afghan refugees with our partner agencies, providing support to survivors of gender-based violence in Malaysia, aiding Ukrainian refugees, and more.

We rely on donations to fund our critical humanitarian work and continue changing lives. Find out how you can make a difference and help migrants, internally displaced persons, and refugees in need today!