Remittance Patterns of Sudanese Refugee Men
Phyllis Johnson and Kathrin Stoll, University of British Columbia
Based on questionnaire data from 185 Sudanese refugee men,
this poster documents 1) remittance behaviors and attitudes, i.e., who sends
money, how often and how much, to family members in Sudan, and their views about
doing so; and 2) the variables that predict the amount, frequency and perceived
emotional and financial strain of sending money. Higher incomes, greater social support and
more years in the new country are key predictor variables. Understanding the continuing
financial obligations of those who are providing for relatives elsewhere is
critical for developing successful financial programs for immigrants and
refugees. Implications for such programs are discussed.