The 21^st century will be known for the mass movement of people around the world, whether for opportunities or for security and survival. Often people on the move are referred to distinctly: refugees, trafficked, undocumented migrants, or expats. In reality, there is overlap and any one person can find themselves in a different category as a result of policy, politics and prejudices.

As people move away from their home communities and into urban slums, across borders or further abroad, they become ever more vulnerable. They continue to be mobile for many reasons, and struggle to access basic health and education services, shelter, water, sanitation and, most of all, protection from exploitation. Many have lost their documentation along the way and thus, any recognition of their citizenship.

What we do: Partners Asia supports communities in their efforts to organize around these basic needs and advocate for their legal status, including helping them procure ID cards, work permits, passport and birth certificates. Using Participatory Action Research, we are supporting them to document their realities and have a voice.