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Community

Diaspora communities are a powerful global force: reflections from Uganda Martyrs Day Boston 2026

What began as a religious and cultural commemoration became a demonstration of the influence diaspora communities have on families, business, faith and development.

Zenzo Team·Jun 18, 2026·6 min
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Community

Diaspora community impact: how diaspora communities are building the future together

Reflections from the 2026 Tooro American Association Convention — where culture met capital, mentorship and cross-border collaboration.

Zenzo Team·Jun 22, 2026·6 min
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Finance

The 1% tax that's about to hit every immigrant who sends money home from the US

Starting January 2026, the US is taxing remittances for the first time in history. Here's exactly who pays — and how to avoid it.

Zenzo Policy Desk·Jan 8, 2026·7 min
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Health

You left home. But home never left you. The mental health crisis nobody in the diaspora is talking about

A 2026 study found 1 in 4 immigrants is silently struggling with anxiety or depression. Why community is healthcare.

Dr. Aisha B.·Feb 14, 2026·8 min
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Finance

$905 billion: the immigrant money that runs the world (and still gets taxed like a crime)

Global remittances are larger than all foreign aid combined. So why are we still paying 6.4% to send $200?

Kwame A.·Feb 26, 2026·9 min
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Fintech

How stablecoins are quietly replacing Western Union for millions of Africans

Africa leads the world in stablecoin ownership. Sub-Saharan Africa moved $200B+ on-chain in a year. Here's what changed.

Tunde A.·Mar 12, 2026·6 min
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