Why do people leave their homelands?

Think about the journeys of the Holy Family to Bethlehem and later to Egypt. Take a walk and ponder all of the reasons compelling people to leave their homelands.

The security of national borders is a worldwide issue. Yet, inspite of severe hardship, tens of millions are leaving their homes. Why? Can we help?

Economic Causes: financial systems are the most common drivers of migration. Social Causes: migration occurs due to the desire for better living conditions, educational opportunities, or health services. Political Causes: government instability, conflict, and persecution are strong drivers of migration, often referred to as forced migration. Environmental Causes - their homelands have become uninhabitable.