Most of the forcibly returned Samoans struggle to reintegrate once at home. Many have had little to no contact with their families in Samoa, and some lack even basic knowledge of Samoa and its culture. These factors significantly compromise the reintegration prospects of those who are forcibly and create significant negative pressure on families, communities and the society as a whole.
The objective of this project isto contribute to the Government of Samoa (GoS)’s efforts to sustainably reintegrate non-IOM returnees in their communities of origin in Samoa.
In pursuit of this objective, the project intends two complementary outcomes:
1. The GoS provides effective reintegration assistance that facilitates the economic self-sufficiency, social stability, and psychosocial wellbeing of non-IOM returnees in their communities of origin in a manner that is consistent with IOM and international best practices.
2. Communities of origin create an enabling and receptive environment that empowers non-IOM returnees.
The project will realize these outcomes by building the capacity of SRCT staff, developing a broader reintegration strategy, and collaborating with non-IOM returnees to alter community perception and prepare pathways for employment.