That is a question many migrants must ask themselves every day as they navigate life on the move, or in new surroundings. A study from the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement sheds light on how to ensure migrants, including refugees, can trust those who are trying to help.
As donors and international organizations discuss how best to support local organizations, many are coming up with their own ideas on how to ensure self-financing of local humanitarian relief.
The ever-present pull of migration has left communities in and around Quetzaltenango, Guatemala almost empty as adults, children and teenagers embark on a risky journey towards a better future.
Red Cross Red Crescent magazine