ADDRESSING FAMILY ISSUES THAT DRAIN MIGRANT RESOURCES ATIKHA

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ADDRESSING FAMILY ISSUES THAT DRAIN MIGRANT RESOURCES ATIKHA An Activity of ILO- ASEAN TRIANGLE

ADDRESSING FAMILY ISSUES THAT DRAIN MIGRANT RESOURCES ATIKHA An Activity of ILO- ASEAN TRIANGLE PROJECT www. atikha. org 1

OBJECTIVES 1 Understand gender and age inequalities within your families that drain you and

OBJECTIVES 1 Understand gender and age inequalities within your families that drain you and act as barriers to achieve your goals for migration 2 Understand the specific challenges that arise when women migrate for work while their spouses and children remain at home 3 Share your challenges and success in coping with migration challenges 4 Identify ways in addressing some of the issues that hinder you from achieving your goal 2 www. atikha. org

PROBLEMS CAUSED BY OVERSEAS MIGRATION Gap in the relationship with spouse Communication gap &

PROBLEMS CAUSED BY OVERSEAS MIGRATION Gap in the relationship with spouse Communication gap & psychosocial problems of children PROLONGED SEPARATION Dependency of the families on remittances RELIANCE ON REMITTANCE Irresponsibility in managing funds Growing extravagant lifestyles Overindulgence and consumerism OVERSEAS MIGRATION 3 www. atikha. org

Workshop Group Sharing 4 www. atikha. org

Workshop Group Sharing 4 www. atikha. org

GUIDE QUESTIONS 1. Have you achieved your goal for going to Thailand? 2. Are

GUIDE QUESTIONS 1. Have you achieved your goal for going to Thailand? 2. Are you able to save and invest for your long-term goal? If Yes, Who/What helped you achieve your goal. If No, Who/what hindered you from achieving your goal? 3. What are the challenges/pressures you face due to long-term separation with family 4. Are you expecting challenges related to spending and saving your money? 5. What can be done to address the issues you are confronted with? 5

PROBLEM Communication gap & psychosocial problems of children 6 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Communication gap & psychosocial problems of children 6 www. atikha. org

SUGGESTIONS Maintain continuous and quality COMMUNICATION Parents should do their ROLE as even if

SUGGESTIONS Maintain continuous and quality COMMUNICATION Parents should do their ROLE as even if they are far away Consider children in DECISION MAKING and goal setting Children should share in the HOUSEWORK when mother is leaving Open up PROBLEMS and concerns to children Choose responsible CARETAKERS for their children 7 www. atikha. org

LEVELS OF COMMUNICATION BY FR. JOHN POWELL, SJ. GUT LEVEL FEELINGS IDEAS FACTS CLICHÉ

LEVELS OF COMMUNICATION BY FR. JOHN POWELL, SJ. GUT LEVEL FEELINGS IDEAS FACTS CLICHÉ CONVERSATION 8 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Gap in the relationship with spouse 9 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Gap in the relationship with spouse 9 www. atikha. org

SUGGESTIONS Nurture the long distance relationship and COMMUNICATE your feelings ADJUST to the role

SUGGESTIONS Nurture the long distance relationship and COMMUNICATE your feelings ADJUST to the role changes brought about by separation Root out conflict PRIORITIZE and NEGOTIATE family relations to resolve the conflict 10 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Over-dependency of the families on remittances 11 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Over-dependency of the families on remittances 11 www. atikha. org

SUGGESTIONS Migrants should learn to say NO Involve the family in budgeting and goal

SUGGESTIONS Migrants should learn to say NO Involve the family in budgeting and goal setting Migrants should learn to value the contribution of their family members Members of the family should value the hard work of relatives abroad 12 www. atikha. org

WHEN TO SAY NO When you are supporting wants not needs When the recipient

WHEN TO SAY NO When you are supporting wants not needs When the recipient has been unemployed for a long time NO When giving prevents you from achieving your own financial plan 13 www. atikha. org When giving has

HOW TO SAY NO 1 2 3 INVOLVE THE WHOLE FAMILY AND DEPENDENTS IN

HOW TO SAY NO 1 2 3 INVOLVE THE WHOLE FAMILY AND DEPENDENTS IN FINANCIAL PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING COMMUNICATE YOUR LIMITS. WHAT TO SAY: “This is the only amount I can afford. ” STICK TO YOUR BUDGET ESPECIALLY DURING VACATION. WHAT TO SAY: “I’m sorry it is not in my budget. ” OR “I have used up all my budget for…” 14 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Growing extravagant lifestyles 15 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Growing extravagant lifestyles 15 www. atikha. org

SUGGESTIONS Involve the family in goal setting and financial planning Be conscious of what

SUGGESTIONS Involve the family in goal setting and financial planning Be conscious of what you communicate regarding finances. 16 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Overindulgence and Consumerism 17 www. atikha. org

PROBLEM Overindulgence and Consumerism 17 www. atikha. org

SUGGESTIONS Migrants should refrain from using gifts to avoid feeling guilty Learn ways to

SUGGESTIONS Migrants should refrain from using gifts to avoid feeling guilty Learn ways to show affection towards family other than giving material things Migrants must spend quality time with their family during vacation 18 www. atikha. org

Why it is important to discuss the social cost of migration especially of women’s

Why it is important to discuss the social cost of migration especially of women’s migration? • Discussing the feminization of migration and the social cost of women’s migration does not mean blaming women • Open discussions encourage the sharing of responsibilities among men and women in fulfilling the nurturing role in the family. 19

THANK YOU WEBSITE: TELEFAX NO. : www. atikha. org (+6345) 562 -3156 EMAIL: MOBILE

THANK YOU WEBSITE: TELEFAX NO. : www. atikha. org (+6345) 562 -3156 EMAIL: MOBILE NO. : atikha@atikha. org (+63917) 569 -1031 ATIKHA OVERSEAS WORKERS AND COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE, INC. www. atikha. org 20

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