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“Hermano, Hermana, Vuelve a Casa” program, an initiative designed to “ensure a dignified and safe return to Honduran migrants” who return to the country as a result of migration policies in the region.
The government of President Xiomara Castro, in coordination with various institutions, has launched the “Hermano, Hermana, Vuelve a Casa” program, an initiative designed to “ensure a dignified and safe return to Honduran migrants” who return to the country as a result of migration policies in the region. Both deported migrants and those who make a voluntary return in government-coordinated programs will be received under the program. The program does not cover voluntary and independent returnees. The government supports the social and economic reintegration of migrants through financial assistance, access to food security, and employment opportunities.
The program provides initial economic assistance of more than 2,000 lempiras for adult returned migrants.
It also provides an additional $100 bonus for people over 18 and a seed capital of $1,000 to promote entrepreneurship.
Two food vouchers equivalent to 2,000 lempiras are granted, which can be redeemed at branches of the Suplidora Nacional de Productos Básicos (BANASUPRO).
The government seeks to implement an employment strategy that allows the incorporation of returned migrants into the labor market in coordination with COEP.
Integration into the national labor pool and training through INFOP for those who do not have work experience.
The General Directorate manages the CAMRs for the Protection of Honduran Migrants. In particular, the CAMR-SPS is administered by the Association of Scalabrinian Sisters in Omoa, Cortés. The CAMR provides hygiene kits, food, migratory registration of entry into the country, medical and psychological care, and a subsidy for transportation to the departments of origin.
The Secretary of Labor is responsible for the labor reintegration of returned migrants. Vocational training is offered through INFOP to improve their professional skills.
The program includes eight phases of coordination with the National Service for Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses (SENPRENDE) to strengthen the reintegration of returned migrants through employment generation and entrepreneurship support.
Despite the government's efforts, the "Hermano, Hermana, Vuelve a Casa" program faces significant challenges. One of the main obstacles is the lack of clarity about the state's capacity to sustainably finance the solidarity bonds and the funds destined for entrepreneurship. The availability of resources generates uncertainty about the long-term viability of the program. In addition, the success of the employment strategy will depend on the capacity of the Honduran labor market to absorb returnees, as well as real access to credit and business growth opportunities for those seeking entrepreneurship.
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