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Diaspora life — how it works

Last updated 26 February 2026

General information only, not legal advice. Rules and requirements change; check the relevant official source before acting.
Diaspora life — how it works: Diaspora life involves layered identity negotiation: maintaining language and custom while integrating into host societies. Community organisations in the UK provide support including for asylum seekers. Remittance services like HomeLink and Mukuru position themselves as infrastructure for sending money home. South Africa is a major remittance corridor.