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MMC Newsletter: The latest on mayoral leadership on global migration and upcoming opportunities for action
Each quarter, our newsletter provides exciting updates about the MMC, shines light on local leaders who are making a difference, and includes useful resources for cities and partners.
Newsletter
Celebrating Dr. Yousef Al Shawarbeh’s Contributions to the Mayors Migration Council Leadership Board
As Dr. Yousef Al Shawarbeh concludes his tenure as the longest serving Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality, Jordan, we reflect on his achievements in global city leadership and his contributions to the MMC. Dr. Yousef Al Shawarbeh co-founded the…
Blog
Global Mayors Convened by Mamdani Set Out Shared Migration Priorities for G20 Leaders
More than 35 cities meeting in New York ahead of the UN General Assembly make the case for migration as a driver of economic opportunity, resilience, and belonging—and for cities to be recognized as essential partners in making it work
Press Release
Global Cities Fund Awards over $3.5 Million to Ten Cities to Advance Solutions for Migrants and Refugees
Grants support city-led solutions that connect migrants and refugees to jobs and business opportunities, help communities manage climate risks, and use sport to improve health, belonging, and access to services.
Press Release
Maipú, Chile: Running Without Borders
Maipú will launch Running Without Borders, a track and field program for migrant and Chilean children and adolescents across public schools. The program will also connect newcomer families with nutritionists, psychologists, and social workers, helping them access essential services, build…
Sports City Project
São Paulo, Brazil: Novo Solo
Through the New Ground project, São Paulo will train migrants and refugees for jobs in sustainable construction, energy efficiency, and other green sectors.
Climate Migration City Project
Lviv, Ukraine: Unbroken Games
In Lviv, Unbroken Games will expand access to adaptive sport for internally displaced people, people affected by conflict, and residents with disabilities. Through regular training and psychological support, the program will help participants recover physically and emotionally, rebuild social connections,…
Sports City Project
Curitiba Brazil: Employability in Sustainable Tourism
Curitiba will build a digital platform to connect migrants and refugees with formal jobs in the city's sustainable tourism sector. The city will study its tourism job market and map migrants’ skills to identify training needs, then connect migrants and…
Economic Inclusion City Project
Montego Bay, Jamaica: Flood Early Warning and Risk Reduction for Migrant Communities
In Montego Bay, many people displaced by drought and extreme weather now live in some of the city’s most flood-prone areas. The city will install wireless sensors to detect rising floodwaters and warn residents earlier, giving families more time to…
Climate Migration City Project
Toronto, Canada: Play Mobile for Newcomers
Toronto will launch Play Mobile for Newcomers, a free program that brings pop-up sports activities directly into neighborhoods using mobile vans to reach migrant and refugee children, young people, and families. Through partnerships with settlement agencies and shelters, the program…
Sports City Project