{"id":4105,"date":"2017-06-19T02:36:56","date_gmt":"2017-06-19T02:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-54-254-239-209.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2026-01-18T04:38:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T20:38:50","slug":"international-day-family-remittances-recognition-fundamental-contribution-migrant-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/international-day-family-remittances-recognition-fundamental-contribution-migrant-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"International Day of Family Remittances: How Remittances Support Families Across Borders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Updated 18 January 2026<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/international-day-family-remittances-recognition-fundamental-contribution-migrant-workers\/#What_is_it_all_about\" >What is it all about?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/international-day-family-remittances-recognition-fundamental-contribution-migrant-workers\/#Did_you_know_that\" >Did you know that:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/international-day-family-remittances-recognition-fundamental-contribution-migrant-workers\/#How_to_get_the_most_out_of_your_money_transfers\" >How to get the most out of your money transfers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/international-day-family-remittances-recognition-fundamental-contribution-migrant-workers\/#To_make_the_most_out_of_your_money_transfers\" >To make the most out of your money transfers:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/international-day-family-remittances-recognition-fundamental-contribution-migrant-workers\/#Supporting_Families_Through_Ethical_Employment\" >Supporting Families Through Ethical Employment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/International-Day-of-Family-Remittances.png\" alt=\"International-Day-of-Family-Remittances\" class=\"wp-image-4106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/International-Day-of-Family-Remittances.png 800w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/International-Day-of-Family-Remittances-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/International-Day-of-Family-Remittances-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo source: Medium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many international observances reflect shared values and global challenges. One international day that focuses on family support and migration is the <strong>International Day of Family Remittances<\/strong>, marked every year on <strong>June 16<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This international day recognizes the role of remittances in supporting families across borders. Millions of people depend on money sent by relatives working abroad to cover daily needs, education, healthcare, and housing. Remittances are not only financial transfers. They are expressions of responsibility, care, and long-term commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_it_all_about\"><\/span>What is it all about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The International Day of Family Remittances was established in 2015 to highlight the contribution of migrant workers and the importance of remittances in sustaining families and communities worldwide. As global migration increases, more families rely on income earned abroad. Remittances help reduce poverty, improve access to education, and support local economies in many countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past few years, the number of international migrants has grown on an unprecedented scale. According to estimates, 250 million international migrants live outside their home country. Remittances \u2013 understand the money migrant workers send to their family members who remained back home \u2013 are crucial in supporting the lives of millions of individuals in developing countries. Believe it or not, 750 million people worldwide rely on remittances to either live a better life or simply survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remittances do make a difference in the lives of many. Unfortunately, some beneficiaries, especially in rural communities, have a hard time accessing financial services as a whole and benefiting from remittances. The idea behind&nbsp;<em>International Day of Family Remittances<\/em>&nbsp;is to encourage public and private players to push for developments in the sector and ensure that these funds have a long-lasting positive impact on the populations they are meant for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_know_that\"><\/span>Did you know that:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A migrant worker usually sends between&nbsp;US$200 or US$300 several times a year;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to official figures, remittances topped&nbsp;US$450 billion in 2015 (that is more than 3 times the overall development aid budget) and US$600 billion in 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In many cases, the remittances received represent more than half the income of the recipients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The top 3 most valuable corridors in the world are USA-Mexico (with more than&nbsp;US$22bn), UAE-India (with more than&nbsp;US$15bn) and USA-China (with more than&nbsp;US$13bn)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_the_most_out_of_your_money_transfers\"><\/span>How to get the most out of your money transfers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of transfer operators has never been as high and the options to remit money back home are multiple. There has been a clear tendency in the past few years towards a decrease in overall transaction costs \u2013 still, some operators charge very high transaction fees, especially to send money back to Africa\u2013 making it possible for migrant workers to remit on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_make_the_most_out_of_your_money_transfers\"><\/span>To make the most out of your money transfers:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remember that you don\u2019t have to stick to your bank to remit. Cheaper options do exist \u2013 in some instances going through one of the many transfer operators is preferable;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know that there are many transfer operators out there so make sure to shop around for the best and lowest rates before making your pick;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to hidden charges especially by identifying the exact exchange rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more about\u00a0<em>International Day of Family Remittances<\/em> visit the UN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/events\/family-remittances-day\/resources.shtml\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supporting_Families_Through_Ethical_Employment\"><\/span>Supporting Families Through Ethical Employment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethical employment practices help ensure that migrant workers can support their families with stability and dignity. Fair wages, timely payment, and transparent working arrangements allow workers, including domestic workers in Hong Kong, to send remittances consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\" title=\"\">HelperChoice<\/a> supports ethical hiring and informed households that respect both workers and the families who depend on them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated 18 January 2026 Many international observances reflect shared values and global challenges. One international day that focuses on family support and migration is the International Day of Family Remittances, marked every year on June 16. This international day recognizes the role of remittances in supporting families across borders. 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