International Dance Day: How Movement Connects Cultures
Dance is a timeless art expressed through movement. It has been used by humanity for millennia to convey meaning and emotions. To this day, dances hold memories and wisdom from ancestral times. They’re a powerful marker of identity that transcends borders and ages, bringing cultures together. That is why many migrants use dance as way […]
April 29, 2026
The World We Share: Meet the Cerqueras
In the 1970s, the song Un verano en Nueva York was released by El Gran Combo and served as an ode to New York City and the migrant communities that thrive within it. Over 10 years after its release, Dora and Joaquín independently arrived in the Big Apple, a place where they would unknowingly find […]
April 22, 2026
We Folded One Thousand Cranes for Children
Key Takeaways ▪ Senbazuru is a Japanese tradition of folding 1,000 paper cranes to express hope, healing, or peace.▪ The paper crane symbolizes long life and resilience in Japanese folklore.▪ Sadako Sasaki, a Hiroshima bombing survivor, made the tradition globally known while battling leukemia.▪ Her story turned the paper crane into an international symbol of […]
April 9, 2026
What Migrants Miss Most About Home
For many people living far from their home country, constant adjustments are part of everyday life: new cities, languages, and routines. But one thing does not change: their connection to where they come from. Leaving does not mean forgetting. Home does not disappear, it transforms. It remains present in memories, in traditions, and in the […]
April 7, 2026
The Science of Accents: Why We Sound Different Abroad
Everyone has an accent. From the moment we arrive somewhere new, our voice can be a standout. That’s because accents act as social signals: they can hint at region, community, and lived experience long before we share our full story. However, it’s important to separate a common misconception from science: an accent isn’t a pronunciation […]
March 31, 2026
World Health Day: Together for Health, Grounded in Science
World Health Day, which is celebrated every year on April 7, marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. One of the objectives of the WHO on this date is to highlight key issues to promote global health awareness. The World Health Day 2026 theme is “Together for […]
March 27, 2026
How to Send Money to El Salvador: Fees, Speed, Best Methods
Sending money to El Salvador is part of everyday life for millions of families. In 2025, El Salvador received nearly $10 billion in remittances, making it one of the top recipients in Latin America. These transfers play a major role in the country’s economy, accounting for around 24% of GDP, one of the highest shares in the […]
March 19, 2026
The World We Share: Meet Kenan Haskovic
Kenan Haskovic is not just the Vice President of Euronet’s Compliance and Digital Products, he is also a child of migration, perseverance and hope. In this new instalment of The World We Share, we sat down with Kenan to discuss his family’s escape from the civil war in Yugoslavia, his dream as a child to […]
March 18, 2026
The back-home budget: What remittances support first
For many people living far from their home country, sending money is a way to stay present and support the people they care about most, even from a distance. At Ria Money Transfer, we see every day how that support crosses borders. That’s why in this study we analyze what happens to that money once […]
March 11, 2026
How Panama Became a Global Hub of Migration, Culture & Remittances
Most people have heard of the Panama Canal. Others have perhaps seen pictures of its idyllic beaches and tropical islands, perfect for a sunny vacation. But Panama is so much more than that. A little bit of digging reveals a long, rich, and layered history. Throughout the past centuries, the country has become a cultural […]
March 11, 2026
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