Browsing by Author "Betelihem Tilahun"

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    The Challenges Faced by Ethiopian Migrant Returnees From Europe in the Reintegration Process and Coping Mechanisms to Those Challenges
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-05-01) Betelihem Tilahun; Ashenafi Hagos (PhD)
    Migration has become a significant phenomenon in the contemporary world, with millions of individuals migrating to seek better economic opportunities and flee violent conflicts in their home countries. However, not all migrants achieve success in their journeys for various reasons, and some eventually decide to return voluntarily to their country of origin. This study aims to investigate the challenges faced by Ethiopian migrant returnees from Europe during the reintegration process. Purposive sampling was used to select eight returnees from Europe who had lived in the host country for 3 years or more, along with three key informants from two organizations (one governmental and one non-governmental) that operate in the area of reintegrating returnees from Europe. A qualitative approach was chosen as the research method for this study, and data were collected using in-depth interviews through a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The results indicate that migrant returnees from Europe encounter three main challenges: economic, social, and psychological challenges throughout the reintegration process, and highlight some coping mechanisms. This study provides insights into the various dimensions of challenges and emphasizes that significant efforts are required to address those challenges at the individual, structural, and societal levels. Keywords: returnees, Europe, reintegration, challenges, coping mechanisms