Migration is a sensitive political issue. It challenges sovereignty. It brings the risk of infections. It challenges communities and can transform cultures. No wonder that it has also become the affair of the state and that border control and migration regulations abound. No wonder that it also triggers social fear, anger, and all kinds of infatuations. In addition to all that, it is, and always will be, also a personal matter. This web platform aims to distill and offer simple guidelines that can help navigate this tricky field.

1. Be mindful of the fact that many people don’t choose to migrate or to live where they do. They are often, also, a victim of their circumstances.

2. Respect the home of others. They have built their haven, adjusted to the environment, and survived there. Be humble and aware of the risks and harm you may bring.

3. Seek to learn from, and engage with newcomers. They can bring valuable treasures to you and your community in the form of knowledge, new capital, or new connections.

4. Seek to bring value and contributions to the place where you live. Pay attention to the norms and values linked with a particular location. Seek to complement or enhance, not disrupt.

5. When you have left a certain place, try to understand what made you leave and what you can do to make it better there for those left behind.