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
Giving Back to the Community: Ria’s 2025 CSR Impact Report
Last year, our commitment to driving positive change around the globe was stronger than ever. At Ria, we’re aware that our customers play a key role in improving their loved ones’ lives, and we’re here to help them do it. That’s why, throughout 2025, we’ve worked tirelessly to give back to the communities that we […]
March 5, 2026
International Mother Language Day: A Bridge to Cultural Diversity
There are over 7,000 languages spoken on planet Earth, each one a critical tool developed over time to help humans navigate the world around them, even if that world is an isolated mountaintop shared by just a handful of people. International Mother Language Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide on February 21 to acknowledge […]
February 20, 2026
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