From migrant stories to Films: How young migrants discovered the power of digital storytelling
For 2 weeks, a group of young migrants, refugees and asylum seekers gathered at the holy cross hall in District Six, Cape town. Not just to learn digital skills but to find their voice in a world that is increasingly being digitalised. In an era of rapid digital transformation, access to digital tools is no longer a luxury, it is a way of living. For migrants, refugees and asylum seekers digital literacy opens door...
Informing Migration and Mobility Dialogues and Actions for Enhanced Protection
Date: 25 May 2026, University of the Western Cape The SIHMA workshop brought together researchers, practitioners, and advocates to explore how engaged research can strengthen migration governance, protection systems, and social inclusion. Speakers emphasized participatory and decolonial research approaches that position migrants, refugees, and affected communities as co-creators of knowledge. Key presentations highlighted civic solidarity with forced migrants, participatory...
Scalabrini Day: Reflecting on Ministry, Impact, and Future Possibilities
Yesterday, as we celebrated Scalabrini Day, we were invited not only to honour the legacy of Saint John Baptist Scalabrini but the day provided an opportunity to revisit the foundational values of solidarity, hospitality, advocacy, and service to migrants, refugees, and vulnerable populations. A central theme that emerged throughout the celebration was the importance of understanding the lived reality of missionary work in the field. Across different contexts and regions, Scalabrinian missionaries,...
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Feminisation of Migration: Reflections from the SIHMA Public Lecture at UWC
Migration has long been framed as a predominantly male phenomenon, shaped by narratives of labor mobility and economic survival. However, the trends and patterns of migration has shifted over the centuries with more women migrating as the economic providers of their families. Building on the relationship that the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in Africa (SIHMA) has with the University of the Western Cape, and bringing non-academic setting experience, SIHMA delivered a lecture...
Key Performance Indicator Framework Research Workshop in Uganda: A Collaborative Approach to Refugee Integration
The Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Framework Research Workshop, held from 15th to 16th July 2025 at the ARUA Centre in Kampala, Uganda, brought together stakeholders to discuss refugee integration through research, collaboration, and practical solutions. The workshop aimed to share experiences, present research findings, gather stakeholder feedback, and develop actionable recommendations for implementing a robust KPI framework. Day 1: Setting the Stage for Refugee Integration
The celebration of St. Scalabrini
The celebration of St. Scalabrini occurs annually on June 1st. Similar to the previous years, the event was hosted at the Scalabrini Center of Cape Town, uniting the various Scalabrini Network of organisations in the city, including the Scalabrini Center of Cape Town, Lawrence House, SIHMA, and the Missionaries of St. Charles Scalabrinian, and totaled over fifty participants. The celebration highlighted the values of St. Scalabrini, which included a dedication to refugees and people experiencing poverty, a...
