This report provides an overview of the findings of surveys conducted in August-September 2021 by the IOM Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) Program in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and El Salvador with 57 AVR beneficiaries supported during August-September 2021. Obtaining qualitative data in addition to demographic descriptors provides important insights into the nature of migrants’ experiences in countries of destination and origin as well as any plans to re-migrate, mental and physical health status, financial security, employment, physical safety and any post-arrival assistance received.

AVR Programs in Mexico and North of Central America Countries No. 8