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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Sociol.
Sec. Migration and Society
Volume 10 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fsoc.2025.1519301
This article is part of the Research Topic The Citizenship of International Migrants: Rethinking the Migration-Citizenship Nexus Today View all articles
Citizens here and there against the crisis: immigrant organizations' transnational solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic
Provisionally accepted- University of Milan, Milan, Italy
This article examines the solidarity initiatives undertaken by immigrant organizations in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the significance of a transnational perspective in understanding these efforts. The study reveals how immigrant organizations mobilized resources for both their home countries and the host society, demonstrating a commitment to collective well-being that transcends national boundaries. Interviews with members of these organizations illustrate a strong sense of dual belonging, where individuals identify with both their country of origin and their new home, fostering a desire to contribute to both societies. The findings emphasize that solidarity is not confined to co-ethnic support but extends to broader community engagement, particularly in times of crisis. This article contributes to the discourse on transnational citizenship, revealing how immigrants enact substantive citizenship through participation in social initiatives that address urgent needs.
Keywords: Immigrant Volunteering, COVID-19, Immigrant organizations, Transnationalism, solidarity, remittances, Italy
Received: 29 Oct 2024; Accepted: 28 Feb 2025.
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* Correspondence:
Maurizio Artero, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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