Migration – can be daily seasonal, or permanent. Here we are looking at the reasons why people move And change their home permanently

Migration can be Voluntary orForced Migration can be Local or International

People migrate for a variety of Reasons Push Factors are why you want to leave one place Pull Factors are what you hope will be better in the place you move to

Jobless workers in New York line up at a job expo. Unemployed workers need extended unemployment, health benefits and training opportunities.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi under house arrest after release from hospital

The Caatinga – Brazils drought zone. No work – only farm labouring Few opportunities…. POVERTY!

Volcano primary hazard - lava Secondary hazard – lahar or ash/mudflow

Earthquake causes buildings to collapse Then comes fire

Wars affect the innocent They become refugees from the fighting

There are homeless street children all over the world ….. Some are escaping an unhappy home

Refugees from famine … … move to get food

Rural to urban migration More opportunity

Economic migrants move for a better chance of a job and an improved standard of living But there may be prejudice and persecution

Education… A better chance for the kids Or university for yourself

Rural mud hut To penthouse apartment Or overcrowded favela?

Medical care More available

Family Links Rejoin a relative