Since 2020, Child-Friendly Spaces have offered a vital haven for approximately 800 displaced and local children in Armenia's Goris community.

With the first rays of the sun, the golden heads of sunflowers planted by Ramela shine brightly. Seventy-four-year-old Ramela, a former teacher who dedicated many years to her profession, now starts her day tending her garden, infused with her love and attention.

Often, people in difficult life situations perceive migration abroad—particularly to Europe or the United States—as the sole solution to their social challenges. However, organising a dignified life abroad is often considerably more challenging than it first appears. The risks...