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Building a support system abroad

Studies show that social isolation, depression, loneliness and other mental health issues have been traced to a lack of a support system. Particularly with the rise of remote work and rippled effects of the pandemic, many remote workers say that they feel lonely and some report increased stress levels. A

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Introducing a New Way to Send Money to Ghana and Kenya with Africhange! - Mobile Money

Africhange is thrilled to announce the launch of our new mobile money feature for sending money to Ghana and Kenya from Canada! With Africhange, you now have an additional option to send money to your loved ones in these countries with ease and convenience. Our mobile money transfer feature allows

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Adjusting to a New Culture as an African Immigrant in Canada: Challenges and Triumphs

Adjusting to a new culture as an African immigrant in Canada presents a unique set of challenges and triumphs. As a culturally diverse nation with a long history of immigration, it is important for African immigrants to be prepared for some of the cultural and geographical differences they may encounter.

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6 Easy-to-Get Jobs for new Immigrants in Canada

To settle as an immigrant in a country, you need a job, and although there are cases where your job can make you an immigrant, more often than not, you will need to find a job. To work in Canada, you’ll need to know your eligibility to work status,

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6 Tips for finding the best exchange rates when sending money to Africa

Finding the best exchange rate is crucial when searching for effective ways to send money to Africa or any other country. The exchange rate is the rate at which one currency is converted into another currency, and it can vary widely depending on the exchange provider. A good exchange rate

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Africhange Launches CAD-KES Corridor

Africhange is excited to announce the launch of our new CAD-KES corridor, making it easier than ever to send money to Kenya from Canada. Sending money to loved ones in Africa and abroad can be a difficult and time-consuming process, often involving high fees and long wait times. But with

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9 Money Transfer Scams to Watch Out For in 2023

Money transfer scams have unfortunately become rampant over the years, despite regulators and remittance companies doing their best to protect users through education and enhanced security measures for remittors. One of the best ways to protect yourself from fraud and transfer scams is to know what forms they can come

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Earn Money and Make a Difference in the Africhange Affiliate program

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5 Effective ways to send money to Africa

New options of sending money globally, particularly in Africa where remittances play a crucial role in the economy and livelihoods of many, are constantly emerging. While these options may seem challenging to people without experience, with some practice, the process can easily and efficiently be completed. Here are 5 effective

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8 Financial New Year’s resolution for 2023

A new year signifies new beginnings, and one important area of your life to focus on is your finances. Additionally, a survey by Leger points to money being a major cause of concern for many including Canadians.  By making financial resolutions and sticking to them, you can improve your financial

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Employee Spotlight: Tunji Obaoye

This  is Tunji Obaoye, the Senior Product Manager at Africhange! Tunji has been with Africhange since its inception and has played a crucial role in the development and success of the company and her products. He is highly skilled in product management and possesses a strong understanding of the market

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5 THINGS TO DO (ON A BUDGET) THIS HOLIDAY AS A NEW IMMIGRANT

As a new African immigrant in Canada, you may be looking for affordable and fun holiday activities to enjoy this season. Luckily, Canada is a beautiful country with lots of touristy activities to offer that you can enjoy without breaking the bank. Here are five things to do this holiday

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Surviving the Holidays on a Budget

We all love our weekends (#TGIF) and December has five! This means countless fun and relaxation. Here are some tips to ensure that you make the most of the holidays without breaking the bank. Make a list and stick to it Easier said than done, I know, but making a

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Money Talks with a Product Manager

A perfect blend of family and work, building products gives Chisom cosmic joy, the kind that can only be topped by spending time with family. When it comes to money, she is enrapt. In her words. To make money, you need to provide value, except you are from a privileged

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How to Choose the best remittance service

Wherever you live in North or South America, Europe, Asia or Africa, one day you will experience a simple but delicate need of sending money (or receiving money  from) abroad. In such situation, having a good knowledge of how to choose the best remittance service will save you from an

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Money Talks With a Growth Marketer

“My monthly allowance in university was five thousand naira and I gave my girlfriend two thousand five hundred naira every month.” This is the unconventional conventional money talks with Africhange. Time is money, and each day we exist in a never ending loop of being more lucrative. To win the

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Africhange Version 2 is LIVE

You asked, and we delivered. It’s been almost two years since we launched Africhange web, and a year and two months since we rolled out the mobile version. Our commitment is that of improving our service and its value to you- our esteemed user. We pat our shoulders on

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Beyond the Band-Aid: The Positive Impact of Remittances on African Households and Communities

Remittances are financial transfers from people living and working abroad to their families and communities in their home countries. In Africa, remittances are a significant source of income for many households and communities, and play a vital role in supporting economic activity and development in low and middle income countries.

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How to avoid common mistakes when sending money to Africa

Sending money from Canada or anywhere in the diaspora to Africa can be a daunting task, especially if you're unfamiliar with the process. However, with the right guidance, you can avoid common mistakes and ensure that your money reaches its destination safely and efficiently. Here are common mistakes

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Africhange: The best way to send money from Canada to Nigeria

Crypto-powered cross border payments We are very excited to launch Africhange 2.0 after a successful beta release in Dec 2020. When we initially launched Africhange 1.0 (the MVP), we opened it up for a public beta to test the market’s receptiveness to a new money transfer platform.

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Settling in Canada in 7 steps

The Immigration and migration story is not novel to us. Far back to prehistoric times, homosapiens have always migrated from one place to another. And even though many of these migrations are fueled by numerous reasons like climate change, natural disasters, wars, and others, one primary motive for immigration is

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Experiencing all-round growth with Africhange

Helping others is more than a passion for Oluwafemi, a Nigerian-Canadian immigrant. As a CDC Ambassador at Value Village, he receives and recycles clothes, shoes, eating and cooking utensils, home appliances and the likes from non-profit organizations in Canada and the US and resells them at subsidized rates to customers.

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Choosing a Graduate/Post-Graduate education in Canada

In Nigeria, there is a controversial slogan amongst the young populace which says; “school na scam.” This saying connotes that education is unyielding and in many ways does not offer considerable success in life. Obviously, paladins of education debunk this statement, although everyone agrees that graduate & postgraduate education is

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Sending Money Home: How to Avoid Low Exchange Rates and Delayed Verification

The average Nigerian immigrant residing in Canada has a voluminous array of self justifications for leaving his country, one of which is earning in a higher stable currency and sending part of these earnings home to support their loved ones. Eloho Awelewa is no different. A seasoned and multi-faceted administrator,

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FRAUD PREVENTION: HOW TO SECURE YOUR MOBILE BANKING APP IN 2022

Financial fraud occurs when a person intentionally uses deception to gain or obtain funds which they are not entitled to. This deceit can be in the form of a lie, false representation, exaggeration, omission, and other numerous forms. In Canada, a Nielsen IQ fraud survey by CPA conducted in 2022