What's the Difference Between a Migrant and a Refugee? Migration Explained?

A migrant moves to a new place because they want to live somewhere else, while a refugee has to leave their home because it's not safe anymore.

Imagine you're playing in your favorite park with your friends. One day, you decide you'd rather play at the park across the street, that’s like being a migrant. You choose to move because you want something new or better.

Now imagine the park gets really loud and messy, maybe there's a big storm or some bullies come in. You have no choice but to leave and go somewhere else where it's calm and safe, that’s like being a refugee. You're not choosing to move; you're moving because your home isn't safe anymore.

Sometimes, people don’t know the difference between a migrant and a refugee, just like how sometimes you can’t tell if it's raining or snowing, both are types of weather, but they happen for different reasons!

• A migrant might move to find work, go to school, or be with family.
• A refugee moves because they have no choice, their home is in danger.