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A world of opportunities, all in one place
The AfriForum Worldwide World Guide is more than just a list of businesses – it is a practical network for people who live, work and do business across borders. Whether you are new to a country, already established, or just looking for reliable services and contacts, the World Guide helps…
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What loneliness looks like, even after a “successful” emigration
By Sue-Ann de Wet On the outside everything seems fine. The job worked out. The children are adjusting. The house is neatly arranged. Everyone is in a routine. From the outside it looks like a success story, exactly the sort of emigration that people look at with admiration and describe…
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Five ways to cope with missing your loved ones abroad
When loved ones emigrate: a road of adaption for family and friends Emigration is never a simple decision. When someone you love decides to live abroad, it changes the familiar rhythm of a family or circle of friends’ lives. For those who are left behind, it means a time of…
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Emigration and the changing family dynamics: For the family left behind
When someone in your family decides to move abroad, things change not only for them, but also for those who stay behind. It’s rarely a geographical move only; it’s an emotional shift felt by every family member. There are always those who leave and those who stay, and between them…
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How to carry more than one home in your heart: A heart full of places, people and memories
For thousands of our people who live overseas, the word “home” has gained a new meaning. It is no longer just a place on a map, it is a feeling that travels with you. You learn that your heart is big enough to cherish more than one place, that you…
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