Changing the Narrative around Migration

Bayt Initiative

Sharing stories, data, and insights to build understanding, dignity, and belonging for Middle Eastern migrants across Europe.
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Helping Europe Understand the Realities of Middle Eastern Migration

The Bayt Initiative is dedicated to reshaping the way Middle Eastern migration is understood across Europe. Through personal stories, data-driven insight, and accessible educational resources, we work to correct misconceptions and highlight the humanity behind the headlines.

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Explore timelines, data, policies, and lived experiences.

Migration Snapshots

Brief insights that highlight the human, political, and social sides of migration.

17 July, 2020

A New
Beginning in Vienna

A short moment from an Iraqi family’s first days settling in Vienna  discovering safety, stability, and the possibility of belonging in a new city.

29 June, 2020

How the EU Approaches Migration

A quick look at one key policy that shapes asylum and resettlement across Europe, explained in simple and accessible terms.


5 May, 2020

Breaking a Common Misconception

A brief myth-buster on a widely misunderstood belief about Middle Eastern migrants, offering clarity over confusion.