Omar Miramontes works in the Office for Attention to Migrants in Sonora, which focuses on ways to provide humanitarian aid to migrants in need. Omar enjoys this work because he can see the direct impact on people's lives and how they continue to develop to reach their goals.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Migration 101: Migration Today, International, National and Local Context

Omar's project is an informative and strategic campaign aimed at the migrant population. The project seeks to inform the target audience in a concise, compelling and effective manner through 10 podcast episodes. Each one-hour episode will feature individuals from the public and private sectors directly involved in migration issues. The episodes will include migrants’ testimonies, address the most relevant topics in the current migratory context, and provide accurate and up-to-date information on key issues for migrants. Topics covered will include awareness of migrant’s rights, the dangers of illegal transit, climate conditions and desert hazards, support contacts for assistance and ongoing programs for safe migration, among others.

Since August, Omar has released 4 podcast episodes featuring experts in migration. Listen to Omar's podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Migracion101/videos. In the past two months, the podcast community has grown to over 400 followers across different platforms. Episodes have generated more than 12,500 views, showcasing the growing engagement with the content.

Explore Omar's insights on his IVLP Impact Award project and IVLP experience in this in-depth article, highlighting the power of global collaboration and cultural exchange: IVLP Impact Awards Perspectives – Understanding the Global Movement of People | Meridian International Center

“[We will provide] the right information and the different options for a safe migration, this project will be worth it.” - Omar Miramontes

IVLP Exchange Experience

Omar participated in the IVLP Project Migration in the Americas, organized by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global, in partnership with International Citizen Diplomacy of Los Angeles, International Institute of Buffalo and World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.

Omar’s exchange experience led to the development of his project: “We received excellent information background to apply the knowledge acquired in the different cities visited according to each of the topics addressed.”

U.S. Communities Visited

Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; Buffalo, NY; Dallas, TX

Country: Mexico

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