IOM Spotlight

In this episode of Spotlight, Director General Amy Pope travels through Sudan — becoming the first UN principal to visit the country’s capital since the conflict began. On the ground, she meets families displaced by the fighting, listens to stories of loss and resilience, and sees how IOM and its partners are supporting communities amid one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises.
Recorded on the road, this episode captures the human stories behind the headlines and the efforts to deliver hope in the midst of conflict.

What does it mean to dedicate your life to humanitarian service? Othman Belbeisi, IOM’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, shares his journey from a one-month mission at the Jordanian-Iraqi border to more than 20 years of serving people on the move.
In this episode, Othman reflects on the challenges and rewards of working in one of the world’s most complex regions, why crises like Sudan risk becoming forgotten emergencies, and how small acts like building a well or a school, can transform entire communities.
Tune in to discover the human side of migration and the resilience that keeps hope alive.

What happens when generosity meets global action? Muna AbuSulayman joins IOM Spotlight to share how the Islamic Philanthropy Fund is transforming lives—raising millions for displaced communities and ensuring dignity for people on the move. She offers insights on turning faith into impact and shows how Zakat and Sadaqah can reach the most vulnerable, proving giving doesn’t have to wait for Ramadan.