Migrant Remittances in the Times of Covid-19: Insights From Remittance Service Providers

Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many migrants were already part of marginalized and vulnerable groups experiencing economic hardships in their countries of origin and host communities. Lockdowns and business closures have exacerbated the precarious nature of their livelihoods. Many migrants have lost their employment and income, and there is very limited help from their host countries. With little or no funds left to remit home, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is proving particularly severe on migrants and their families.