Literary Arts Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 25

by Mekasha Amare There have been many reasons that have pushed immigrants to leave their countries. In the past people left their countries because there were not enough jobs in their country, desertification, famine/drought and political persecution. Inaddition, there was loss of wealth and natural disasters. In these days, immigrants are coming to other countries to seek superior health care, social reasons tend to involve forced migration from Ethiopia because of lack of job opportunities, political persecution and poor medical care. Also there have been many reasons that have pulled immigrants to leave their countries, for example access to service, more place utility conditions, promise of freedom, religious and favorable political systems. In addition, immigrants hope for a new life, industry, job, land, higher wages and better education. Many reasons still push and pull people to leave their countries. In conclusion, there will always be factors that push people out of their homeland and cause them to seek a new home. Moving from place to sometimes whole new place is a common event for individuals, families and communities. 25