Migration is more than movement — it’s a story of survival, dreams, and the pursuit of a better future.
Across the globe, millions of people migrate every year. But why do they leave everything behind? The answer lies in four major root causes — push and pull factors that shape lives and destinies:
Safety Factors: Many flee their homes due to war, persecution, or organized violence. In regions like the Northern Triangle (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador), gang violence and lawlessness force families to seek safer ground.
Economic Factors: Poverty, unemployment, and lack of opportunity drive people to migrate to areas with higher wages and job availability. As economies improve or decline, so do migration patterns — as seen in Mexican migration trends to the U.S.
Environmental Factors: Natural disasters, pollution, and climate change displace millions. From Haiti’s devastating earthquake to prolonged droughts in Syria, environmental crises fuel migration, often leaving communities vulnerable and unsupported.
Social Factors: Education, healthcare, and better living standards motivate people to move. Migrants want to build a better life for their children, access life-saving treatment, or pursue career growth.
At PROSDOMA, we see the people behind these statistics. We support newcomers in Alberta with essential services like legal aid, job assistance, and access to shelters. Let’s continue building a world where no one is left behind — whether in Canada or across the globe.
Want to support or learn more about how PROSDOMA is helping migrants and refugees? Reach out today!
Several Alberta communities were forced to evacuate as wildfires continue to rage across the province. These fires not only pose immediate danger to people and wildlife—they also threaten the long-term sustainability of Alberta’s forests.
Forests take decades to recover, and reforestation is essential—but it’s not quick or easy. That’s why PROSDOMA is committed to helping restore Alberta’s natural landscapes, one tree at a time.
Through our tree planting efforts, we’re supporting reforestation and long-term forest health in wildfire-affected regions.
You can help too. Support our work and join the movement toward a more resilient, greener Alberta.
Did you know that climate change is becoming one of the biggest drivers of migration around the world?
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These climate-related pressures are forcing millions to leave their homes, not by choice, but out of necessity. From small island nations sinking under rising seas to farmers in drought-stricken regions losing their livelihoods, people are on the move looking for safety and stability.
This isn’t just a future problem. It’s happening now.
Climate justice = human rights.
Migration should be a choice, not a survival strategy.
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, a quiet revolution is growing. From Kenya to Ghana, smallholder farmers are embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle food insecurity, climate shocks, and resource inefficiencies. Once a futuristic vision, AI is now transforming how crops are grown, monitored, and harvested.
AI adoption in agriculture is booming, global investments are expected to rise from $1.7B in 2023 to $4.7B by 2028. In Africa, agri-tech funding skyrocketed from under $10M in 2014 to $600M by 2022. This shift is enabling farmers to use drones, sensors, predictive analytics, and computer vision to optimize irrigation, detect pests, and reduce crop loss.
Projects like Hello Tractor connect farmers with smart equipment via mobile apps, while platforms like the Kenya Agricultural Observatory provide real-time weather and planting data. Yet challenges persist: digital divides, lack of training, high costs, and concerns about data ethics.
✅ What Can Be Done?
1️⃣ Close the Digital Gap
Expand rural internet access and promote affordable AI tools for small farmers.
2️⃣ Invest in Farmer Training
Launch digital literacy programs focused on AI, data use, and precision farming.
3️⃣ Create Inclusive Policies
Build governance systems that protect data rights and promote ethical AI use.
4️⃣ Support Local Innovation
Fund youth-led agri-tech startups and ensure inclusive access for women and marginalized communities.
AI can unlock a food-secure, tech-driven future but only if we ensure equitable access and strong policy backing.
Source: World Bank Blogs, “Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of Farming?, 2025.#FoodSecurity #AIforFarming #SmartAgriculture #DigitalInclusion #Prosdoma #AfricaInnovation #ClimateAction #AgriTech
AI and the Future of Water Management: Smarter, Safer, More Resilient.
Water management is now at the center of the global sustainability conversation. With climate change, urban expansion, and poor planning degrading over 50% of the world’s freshwater, innovative solutions are urgently needed.
According to the World Economic Forum and the European Commission, investing in water resilience is not only a climate imperative, it’s a strategic opportunity.
This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) steps in.
AI is rapidly transforming water utilities by enhancing demand forecasting, reducing energy waste, predicting system failures, and improving wastewater treatment. With tools like Xylem Vue, AI is powering real-time monitoring, dynamic optimization, and data-driven decision-making, helping utilities respond faster, cheaper, and more sustainably.
At PROSDOMA, we believe access to clean water is a human right and that equitable digital innovation must be part of the solution.
✅ What Can Be Done?
1️⃣ Invest in AI for Water Justice
Support digital tools that make water access smarter, especially in underserved regions.
2️⃣ Bridge the Tech Divide
Ensure marginalized communities have equal access to digital infrastructure and AI-driven utilities.
3️⃣ Foster Public-Private Collaboration
Scale AI solutions through inclusive partnerships between governments, innovators, and civil society.
4️⃣ Prioritize Environmental Standards
Use AI to meet strict ecological regulations and anticipate risks before they escalate.
Let’s build climate resilience through smart water systems. Learn more: www.prosdoma.org
by. E.D.
Source: World Economic Forum (2024), Xylem & Idrica – Water Technology Trends 2025
Glacier Preservation: A Hidden Key to Climate and Financial Stability
As climate change accelerates, glaciers, nature’s ancient water towers are disappearing at alarming rates. But what many overlook is that glacier loss is not just an environmental issue; it’s a financial risk.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, the melting of glaciers threatens global water security, disrupts agriculture, and impacts over 1.9 billion people dependent on glacier-fed rivers. These risks ripple across economies, financial markets, and food systems.
In fact, climate-exposed sectors like insurance, agriculture, and energy face rising costs due to unreliable water flows and ecosystem collapse.
At PROSDOMA, we recognize that protecting glaciers isn’t just about conserving beauty, it’s about preserving livelihoods, food systems, and economic stability.
✅ What Can Be Done?
1️⃣ Finance Glacier Resilience
Redirect green finance to glacier-adjacent communities and climate adaptation projects.
2️⃣ Value Water in Investment
Integrate water risk into ESG frameworks and investment portfolios.
3️⃣ Protect Glacier Ecosystems
Support policies and international treaties that safeguard glacier regions from industrial exploitation.
4️⃣ Educate and Mobilize
Raise public awareness and engage the financial sector in glacier preservation efforts.
️ Resilience Starts with Food: Tackling Hunger in the Sahel & Horn of Africa
Climate shocks, conflict, and economic fragility have made the Sahel and Horn of Africa some of the most food-insecure regions in the world. Today, over 60 million people face hunger, malnutrition, and water stress, many of them women and children.
According to the FAO (2023), the key to long-term food and nutrition security lies in climate-resilient agriculture, community ownership, and integrated humanitarian-development approaches.
4 urgent realities:
1⃣ Rural communities are the most vulnerable.
Livelihoods are largely dependent on rain-fed agriculture, which is now unpredictable due to drought and desertification.
2⃣ Malnutrition is rising.
Over 14 million children under five are acutely malnourished across both regions.
3⃣ Women play a critical role.
Women are key to food production and nutrition, yet they lack access to land, credit, and training.
4⃣ Traditional aid is not enough.
Emergency responses must be paired with long-term investments in water access, climate-smart farming, and local capacity.
What can we do?
✅ Support agroecological and nutrition-sensitive agriculture
✅ Empower women and youth with resources and training
✅ Invest in early warning systems and local food systems
✅ Foster community-led adaptation strategies
At PROSDOMA, we stand with local changemakers building food resilience from the ground up. Food justice is climate justice.
From Soil to Silicon: How AI is Reshaping Agriculture in 2025
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Basel, Syngenta Group’s CEO Jeff Rowe declared it loud and clear: 2025 is the year AI will transform agriculture from the lab to the field.
Five key AI trends are defining this transformation:
1️⃣ AI in R&D :
Research projects use machine learning to identify new active ingredients.
2️⃣ AI in the Field:
Smart monitoring systems now generate real-time soil nutrient, carbon, and texture maps.
3️⃣ AI in Farmers’ Hands:
GenAI tools serve as personalized digital crop advisors.
4️⃣ AI in Pest Management:
Targeted protection reduces waste and overuse of chemicals.
The AgriTech market is expected to reach $54.17 billion by 2029, and AI in agriculture alone is projected to grow from $1.7B to $4.7B by 2028. According to the WEF, digital agriculture could boost the GDP of low- and middle-income countries by $450B annually.
But here’s the catch: technology must be accessible. At PROSDOMA, we believe the digital farming revolution must include smallholders, women, and rural communities, not leave them behind.
It’s not just about smart farms. It’s about fair farms.
Join us to cultivate an inclusive, tech-driven food future: www.prosdoma.org
By E.D.
Source:
Syngenta Group (2025). From Soil to Silicon: How Advanced Technologies are Cultivating the Future of Sustainable Ag. [Press Release via WEF & Bloomberg]
Migration isn’t just about crossing borders — it’s about people seeking safety, dignity, and opportunity.
Around the world, people leave their homes due to a mix of push and pull factors:
Social and Political Causes War, persecution, and human rights violations force individuals to flee their countries. In 2022, over 384,000 asylum seekers were granted protection in the EU — many from Syria, Afghanistan, and Venezuela.
Economic and Demographic Factors Lack of jobs, poor working conditions, and economic instability are major drivers of migration. In contrast, higher wages, better living standards, and education attract migrants to more stable nations.
Environmental Pressures Climate change is now one of the fastest-growing causes of migration. Floods, droughts, and natural disasters displace millions — and estimates suggest that by 2050, up to 1 billion people could become environmental migrants.
At PROSDOMA, we know that migration is not a choice for many — it’s a necessity. That’s why we work every day to support newcomers in Alberta by providing legal aid, job search assistance, computer training, and more.
We also raise awareness about the deeper causes of migration and advocate for policies that are fair, sustainable, and compassionate.
Let’s build a community where no one is left behind — whether they come from conflict zones, climate-affected regions, or economic hardship.
Join PROSDOMA in supporting migrants, raising awareness, and creating lasting change.
Climate change is not only about melting ice caps or rising sea levels—it’s also about people.
Every year, millions are forced to leave their homes because of floods, droughts, heatwaves, and storms. This global movement, known as climate migration, is not straightforward. Most people don’t cross borders or leave permanently. They try to stay, rebuild, and survive where they are.
In fact, in 2022 alone:
32.6 million people were displaced by disasters.
3.4 million were displaced in the U.S.—but most returned home within a year.
The UN predicts a 30% increase in droughts and 40% rise in disasters by 2030.
But here’s the challenge: climate migration isn’t always visible. People move due to a mix of reasons—economic hardship, lack of food, safety concerns—and climate change silently worsens all of them.
At PROSDOMA, we recognize the human face of climate change. That’s why we advocate for solutions that help people stay in place through sustainable practices and, when needed, support their safe relocation and integration into new communities—right here in Alberta and beyond.
Let’s be informed. Let’s be compassionate. Let’s be prepared.
Join PROSDOMA in building a future where everyone has the right to a safe and sustainable home—no matter where they come from.
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Climate change isn’t just about rising temperatures – it’s a migration crisis that affects millions worldwide. From droughts to floods, people are being forced to leave their homes in search of safety and stability.
Here are the facts you need to know: Climate Migration is on the Rise: Extreme weather events are causing massive displacement. In 2023 alone, 26 million people were displaced by climate change. And by 2050, 216 million people could be affected globally.
Vulnerable Areas Are Suffering: Countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East are facing severe climate challenges. From water stress in sub-Saharan Africa to the rising sea levels in low-lying regions, these areas are increasingly uninhabitable, forcing people to migrate.
The Need for Adaptation: Migration is not just a response to disasters; it’s also about securing livelihoods. People are leaving agricultural areas where crops no longer grow or livestock cannot survive. We need to support planned relocation and ensure there are resources available to help these migrants integrate and adapt.
Prosdoma’s Commitment: At Prosdoma, we believe in fostering resilience. Through our programs, we assist newcomers by providing access to job search assistance, legal aid, and community support to help them successfully integrate. We also advocate for sustainable agricultural practices to address food security in communities affected by climate change.
The climate migration crisis requires urgent action. We must advocate for climate resilience, support sustainable development, and ensure that vulnerable communities have the resources to adapt. Let’s stand together and build a more sustainable future for all.
Did you know that climate change is becoming one of the biggest drivers of migration around the world?
Rising temperatures
Sea-level rise
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, droughts, and floods
Crop failures and water shortages
These climate-related pressures are forcing millions to leave their homes, not by choice, but out of necessity. From small island nations sinking under rising seas to farmers in drought-stricken regions losing their livelihoods, people are on the move looking for safety and stability.
This isn’t just a future problem. It’s happening now.
Climate justice = human rights.
Migration should be a choice, not a survival strategy.
Volunteering isn’t just about giving, it’s about growing, connecting, and making real impact. But there are still a few myths that hold people back. Let’s clear them up!
MYTH #1: “I don’t have time to volunteer.”
Truth: Even just 1-2 hours a month can make a difference! Volunteering is flexible, there’s something for every schedule.
MYTH #2: “I need special skills or experience.”
Truth: Passion and willingness to help are more important than experience. We’ll guide you every step of the way!
Climate change is increasingly pushing millions of people out of their homes. As global temperatures rise, vulnerable communities are facing a growing crisis – the need to migrate in search of safety and better livelihoods.
Here’s what you need to know: Climate Migration on the Rise: From droughts to floods, extreme weather events are making it harder for people to live where they once thrived. Nearly 26 million people were displaced due to climate change just last year alone. The situation is only going to worsen, with projections showing 216 million people displaced by 2050. The Consequences: As people move from rural areas to urban centers, they face not only environmental challenges but also economic hardships. In regions like sub-Saharan Africa, where water stress and land degradation are major issues, climate change is having devastating effects on agriculture and livelihoods. What’s Being Done: Governments, NGOs, and international bodies like IOM are working on planned relocation, where entire communities are moved in an organized way to safer regions. But more support is needed to help these vulnerable groups adapt. Prosdoma’s Role: At Prosdoma, we work to connect newcomers with vital resources, ensuring they can navigate the challenges posed by migration. By offering job assistance, legal aid, and sustainable development initiatives, we help build resilient communities that thrive in the face of climate adversity. Take Action: As the climate crisis accelerates, we must come together to support those displaced and work towards a sustainable future. Let’s make migration part of the solution, not the problem.
Safety Factors: Many flee their homes due to war, persecution, or organized violence. In regions like the Northern Triangle (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador), gang violence and lawlessness force families to seek safer ground.
Economic Factors: Poverty, unemployment, and lack of opportunity drive people to migrate to areas with higher wages and job availability. As economies improve or decline, so do migration patterns — as seen in Mexican migration trends to the U.S.
Environmental Factors: Natural disasters, pollution, and climate change displace millions. From Haiti’s devastating earthquake to prolonged droughts in Syria, environmental crises fuel migration, often leaving communities vulnerable and unsupported.
Social Factors: Education, healthcare, and better living standards motivate people to move. Migrants want to build a better life for their children, access life-saving treatment, or pursue career growth.
Want to support or learn more about how PROSDOMA is helping migrants and refugees? Reach out today!
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Let’s build a community where no one is left behind — whether they come from conflict zones, climate-affected regions, or economic hardship.
Join PROSDOMA in supporting migrants, raising awareness, and creating lasting change.
In fact, in 2022 alone:
Join PROSDOMA in building a future where everyone has the right to a safe and sustainable home—no matter where they come from.
Want to help or learn more? Follow us for more educational content and real-world impact.
From droughts to floods, people are being forced to leave their homes in search of safety and stability.
Climate Migration is on the Rise: Extreme weather events are causing massive displacement. In 2023 alone, 26 million people were displaced by climate change. And by 2050, 216 million people could be affected globally.
What’s Being Done: Governments, NGOs, and international bodies like IOM are working on planned relocation, where entire communities are moved in an organized way to safer regions. But more support is needed to help these vulnerable groups adapt.