Alemu(PHD), TenagneTeshome, Seble2020-03-232023-11-042020-03-232023-11-042019-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/21215The aim of this studywas to understand the migration factors(push/pull) experienced by unaccompanied migrant minors. To identify why they seek migration, what motivates their migration, what happen to them after they arrive in new home/destination, and how they face challenges and encounter for the problem they face. Using qualitative descriptive research methods, aims to describe the migration factors, challenge and coping mechanism of minors, the primary data collection was in-depth interview and observation. Purposive sampling technique was used to select participant containing ten participants. The finding of this study indicated that the unaccompanied migrant minors drives them to migrate, challenges in new home/destination (Addis Ababa) and coping mechanism to encounter the problems. Key words: Unaccompanied minor migrants, factors, challenge and coping mechanismen-USUnaccompanied minor migrants, factors, challenge and coping mechanismThesis