Kenya has been known to have hardworking citizens whose efforts have been noticed by international community. This has brought about increased diaspora support services for Kenyans to enable them cover shortages. Even though still struggling with poverty and diseases, a lot has been done and change has been observed.
For the sake of brevity and a clearer understanding the activities can be classified under the following broad headings; Professional, Community/Business Development activities and Support groups and activities pertaining to religion. This generalization makes it easier to understand the nature of these services as well as makes it easier to locate them.
The demographic composition of a community can be incredibly diverse and hence would require different activities as can be reflected in the variety of institutions that exist to meet the various demands. However the activities can be broadly classified into three categories; Professional Organizations, Business/Community Development and Religious endeavors. These three are most important to those living abroad, as most of the Kenyans abroad are either professionals or business owners and their families.
Professional and Business development organizations serving the particular groups address many needs ranging from licensing to protecting the professional rights of Doctors, Lawyers, Realtors and the many professions that Kenyans practice overboard. Such organizations apart from instilling a sense of solidarity and making transition easier also serve the practical purpose of keeping them up to date with the relevant legislation pertaining to their status as an immigrant worker. And even in the case of fully established professionals the desire to keep in touch with the homeland remains and these organizations come up with ways to help the native country.
Kids can find friends who speak the same language and socialize better, mothers can find other mothers facing the same challenges of managing a household in a different country and the elderly can find solace in the companionship of similarly displaced. Also of immense value are the religious activities that serve to help one reconnect with their religion.
Even though existing in deplorable conditions may be quite challenging, finding ways into the building of religions and community could help pass time thus distracting people from their conditions and healing such emotions leading to acclimatization. Such gatherings always have people who are either undergoing the same or have at one time gone through such temptations and would share experiences and encouragement to help others take heart and work harder. People are able to use such forums to discuss and interact thus strengthening their community.
Diaspora are diverse not only in their specific needs but also their varied location hence compiling an up to date list of activities by location would be a Herculean task, not to mention unnecessary as most of these can be searched on the internet easily within seconds.
It is true that working in foreign countries is always a great challenge especially if one does not have adequate assistance from the hosts. This should not always be the case as one can simply get in contact with the right people and get information that may help them survive such trying times. Getting information may not only benefit you but also a neighbor or a friend.
For the sake of brevity and a clearer understanding the activities can be classified under the following broad headings; Professional, Community/Business Development activities and Support groups and activities pertaining to religion. This generalization makes it easier to understand the nature of these services as well as makes it easier to locate them.
The demographic composition of a community can be incredibly diverse and hence would require different activities as can be reflected in the variety of institutions that exist to meet the various demands. However the activities can be broadly classified into three categories; Professional Organizations, Business/Community Development and Religious endeavors. These three are most important to those living abroad, as most of the Kenyans abroad are either professionals or business owners and their families.
Professional and Business development organizations serving the particular groups address many needs ranging from licensing to protecting the professional rights of Doctors, Lawyers, Realtors and the many professions that Kenyans practice overboard. Such organizations apart from instilling a sense of solidarity and making transition easier also serve the practical purpose of keeping them up to date with the relevant legislation pertaining to their status as an immigrant worker. And even in the case of fully established professionals the desire to keep in touch with the homeland remains and these organizations come up with ways to help the native country.
Kids can find friends who speak the same language and socialize better, mothers can find other mothers facing the same challenges of managing a household in a different country and the elderly can find solace in the companionship of similarly displaced. Also of immense value are the religious activities that serve to help one reconnect with their religion.
Even though existing in deplorable conditions may be quite challenging, finding ways into the building of religions and community could help pass time thus distracting people from their conditions and healing such emotions leading to acclimatization. Such gatherings always have people who are either undergoing the same or have at one time gone through such temptations and would share experiences and encouragement to help others take heart and work harder. People are able to use such forums to discuss and interact thus strengthening their community.
Diaspora are diverse not only in their specific needs but also their varied location hence compiling an up to date list of activities by location would be a Herculean task, not to mention unnecessary as most of these can be searched on the internet easily within seconds.
It is true that working in foreign countries is always a great challenge especially if one does not have adequate assistance from the hosts. This should not always be the case as one can simply get in contact with the right people and get information that may help them survive such trying times. Getting information may not only benefit you but also a neighbor or a friend.
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