Dakar, 16 June – The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a universally-recognized observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and marked every year on 16 June. Every year, the IDFR highlights the significant contribution of over 200 million migrants, through the remittances they send home, to improve the lives of over 800 million family members. This Day draws our attention to the economic impact of these money flows nations, and recognizes the sacrifice, separation and generosity of migrants. By 2030, it is projected that globally US$5 trillion will have been sent home by migrants to lower- and middle- income countries. Much of this money goes directly to rural areas where 80% of the world’s poor live, face food shortages, and the impacts of climate change are the most pronounced. Remittances, sent by migrants and diaspora communities, directly support millions of families to achieve their own Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They contribute directly to poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, small business development, gender equality, and rural economic growth. Mr. Mbacke Diop IDA representative has attended to the event.