Summary Remittances are both a means of supporting family well-being and social inclusion and a development objective. While transnational families often carry responsibilities that are similar to those of families living in the same country, they face additional financial burdens simply because family members live in different countries. Affordable, safe and accessible remittance services therefore […]
Abstract This systematic review examines how information and communication technologies (ICT) shape emotional, social, and cultural dynamics within transnational families (TNFs). Drawing on 113 articles identified through a Zotero bibliographic library developed by Working Group 1 of the COST Action Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe [TraFaDy], the study synthesizes research on ICT-mediated family practices within
TraFaDy Closing Conference: Bringing Four Years of Collaboration Together On 6 September 2026, the TraFaDy community came together at Tallinn University, Estonia, for the Closing Conference of COST Action CA21143 – Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe. The conference brought together the knowledge, experiences and collaborations developed throughout the Action. The programme opened with a keynote
In today’s Europe, millions of people live in transnational families. Whether due to work, study, migration, war, or family history, these families navigate everyday life across distance and time zones, maintaining ties that stretch far beyond borders. Although geographically dispersed families are not a new phenomenon, changing forms of mobility, communication, and transport have transformed
Our recently published brochure on “Ethics in Working with Transnational Families: Practical Guidelines for Social Protection Professionals” has been translated into 15 languages. The brochure is currently available in English, Albanian, Bosnian, Croatian, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Georgian, Italian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish and Turkish. Lithuanian and Slovak translation will be added by the
Ethics in Working with Transnational Families: Practical Guidelines for Social Protection Professionals How can professionals support transnational families when family life, rights, care and social protection extend across borders? How can difficult decisions be approached in ways that respect human dignity, family relationships and the rights of everyone involved? Working with transnational families often means
We are delighted to announce the publication of a special issue of Slovenský národopis / Slovak Ethnology (74, 2026, No. 2), entitled “New Challenges for Qualitative Research Methods on Transnational Families in a Changing World,” prepared collaboratively by TraFaDy Working Group 5. The guest editors were E. Demirkol Colosio (Çankırı Karatekin University, Turkey), J. Predojević-Despić
The policy brief now is available in German language! Zusammenfassung In vielen Staaten wird die Pflege älterer Menschen in privaten Haushalten von Haushaltshilfen aus dem Ausland übernommen. Diese Art der Pflege wird oft als „24-Stunden-Pflege“ oder „Live-in-Pflege“ bezeichnet. Live-in-Pflegekräfte sind bezahlte Pflegekräfte, die oft mehrere Wochen oder Monate am Stück Langzeit¬pflege leisten, und dabei im
Abstract: In recent years, the notion of transnational families (TNFs) has become central to understanding how kinship, care, belonging and identities are sustained across borders in an increasingly mobile world. This literature review systematically analyses how the concept of TNFs has been applied in academic work published between 2018 and mid-2023. Drawing on nearly 400
Authors: Jane SPITERI, Anne Carolina RAMOS, Catarina PINHEIRO MOTA, Egemen İPEK, Viorela DUCU, Bárbara BÄCKSTRÖM Published in: Journal of Migration and Health, 1 July 2026, 100425 Abstract Migrant and left-behind children experience migration-related forms of health vulnerability that are shaped not only by illness, displacement, and family separation, but also by the organisation of healthcare
This new special issue was guest edited by Emilia Araujo, Mieke Schrooten and Carlos Barros and it is published in the Lusophone Journal of Cultural Studies. In this issue, the editors present eight contributions that engage with the analytical concerns outlined above in different but complementary ways. Instead of approaching transnationality from a single disciplinary
A new publication that was developed within our TraFaDy COST Action has been published in Children and Youth Services Review. This scoping review maps the existing evidence on psychosocial care and services for children in transnational families, highlighting current support systems, service gaps, and future directions for research, policy, and practice. Abstract This scoping review
Table of contents Further information: Please find the publication here: https://hrcak.srce.hr/broj/26513
The policy brief now is available in Swedish language! Utmaningar och behov för migrerande live-in / 24-timmarsvårdare och deras familjer I många länder tas omsorgen om äldre i privata hushåll över av vårdarbetare från utlandet. Denna typ av omsorgslösningar kallas ofta “24-timmarsvård” eller “live-in care”. Live-in-personal är betalda vårdgivare som tillhandahåller långtidsvård samtidigt som de
The policy brief now is available in Dutch language! Uitdagingen en noden van inwonende zorgverleners en hun families’ In veel landen wordt de zorg voor ouderen in particuliere huishoudens in toenemende mate verleend door zorgverleners met een migratieachtergrond. Deze vorm van zorg wordt vaak aangeduid als 24-uurszorg of inwonende zorg. Inwonende zorgverleners zijn betaalde krachten
