Officially celebrated since 2000, International Migrants Day is an annual event recognizing the millions of people around the world seizing opportunities and following their dreams in a new country. This year Western Union is celebrating them and the impact they make on the world.
As a global leader in remittances for nearly 170 years, Western Union services allow many of the 272 million migrants globally* to transfer funds back to their loved ones. But for them, they are sending more than money.
Fisayo Thompson first emigrated from Nigeria at 24. Her journey has taken her to multiple countries and cities before finally settling in London. Her passion for music and film is what drove her to move abroad and she now works as a music video director and journalist.
Bilal Javaid embodies what it means to be an entrepreneur. He emigrated to the UK from Pakistan in 2012 to attend university. After graduating, he founded his own companies including a mobile phone retailer and restaurant. His dreams and business savvy keep him motivated and always looking for the next opportunity.
Jenifer emigrated from the Philippines to the UK in 2007 to further her career. Despite being thousands of miles away from her loved ones, Jenifer remains close to her family and regularly sends support to make sure they have everything they need.
After meeting his wife at university in his native Mexico, Carlos emigrated to the UK in 2015. Employment prospects and a more accepting culture of migrants are the reasons he gives for choosing to leave the life he and his wife had previously established during 3 years in the US.
We take our role in getting your money to the places you most need it very seriously – especially during uncertain times. Our WU.com digital services in 70+ countries plus territories, and our mobile app in 40+ countries are available to serve you around the clock. Send money to your receiver’s bank account anywhere in the world without either of you having to leave the comfort and safety of your home.
