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At Tukole, everyone’s insights and experiences matter. Whether it’s recommendations on how to adjust to life in the diaspora and changes or lessons learned on the job sites, you can expect our talented partners to routinely share their knowledge.

We try to always provide pertinent information to our members and the general public and hope you will gain some knowledge on this collective journey.

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Solutions for Returning Migrant Workers

The issue of migrant workers from East Africa facing harsh conditions in the Middle East largely stems from systemic problems in the labor migration process, notably the kafala (sponsorship) system. Women, who make up a significant portion of domestic workers in the region, are particularly vulnerable to abuses in the system, which include physical and sexual violence, withholding of wages, and extremely poor living conditions.

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