IOM Trinidad and Tobago

19/08/2026

In every humanitarian context in the Caribbean, youth have come forward as eager members of the team. Today we honour all the youth volunteers putting themselves on the line to provide life-saving support and ensure that no one is left behind.

Under the Resilient Caribbean Project funded by EU Humanitarian Aid,
🇯🇲 university students through "Create and Code" collected data on displacement in western Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, and
🇧🇧 youth in Barbados, through Anchor Bridge Environmental conducted community-level research on disaster risk management in vulnerable communities, providing valuable data on displacement to support decision-making at the national level.

Let's commit to protecting, supporting, and recognizing young humanitarians.

Protect Humanitarians. Protect Humanity.

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05/08/2026

When Sofia saw a job advertisement on Facebook Marketplace, it seemed to offer a way forward. At 27, the Venezuelan mother had spent years struggling to make ends meet. The post promised an all-expenses-paid trip to Trinidad and Tobago and the possibility of work once she arrived. With few opportunities left in Venezuela, it sounded like a chance worth taking. Instead, it became a trap.

Months after embarking on a journey that became a harrowing ordeal, Sofia is reclaiming her story. Today, speaking with quiet determination, she has one clear message: "I don't want what happened to me to happen to anyone else."

🔗 Read her story: bit.ly/4xhJnmF

30/07/2026

💙 A promise of a better future became a nightmare. But it did not define her.

After escaping human trafficking in Trinidad and Tobago, *Sofia is rebuilding her life, finding strength in her family and turning her experience into a message of hope for others.

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we stand with survivors and reaffirm our commitment to protecting vulnerable migrants, supporting recovery, and combatting exploitation in all its forms. 🤝

📖 Read her story: https://lac.iom.int/en/stories/one-womans-escape-human-trafficking-trinidad-and-tobago


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30/07/2026

VACANCIES!!
See https://lac.iom.int/en/careers for more information!

23/07/2026

Our hearts are with the people of Guyana 🇬🇾 during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts are with the families affected by the tragedy involving the passenger ferry MV Barima, who are waiting for news of their loved ones, those who have lost family members. 💔🙏

We also would like to recognize the extraordinary efforts of the search and rescue teams who continue to work tirelessly and selflessly.💪🛡️

23/07/2026

09/07/2026

The Caribbean is already living the realities of climate change. This free, self‑paced e‑course helps policymakers, practitioners, and advocates integrate human mobility into climate and disaster strategies—from analyzing risks and vulnerabilities to strengthening planned relocation and bridging humanitarian–development responses.
Start today: ecampus.iom.int/course/view.php?id=926
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30/06/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive.

IOM Trinidad and Tobago joined fellow UN agencies in producing a joint op-ed advocating for increased access to education for migrant children in Trinidad and Tobago. Expanding access to education helps build more inclusive communities and creates brighter futures for every child.

Read the full op-ed: https://trinidadexpress.com/opinion/columnists/invisible-children-urgent-case-for-education-access/article_65b9d2fe-47fc-40f3-9662-30ec03862816.html



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