| Abstract: | This study attempted to assess the experience of female Arab migrant returnee and Re-Integration Practice as well as, identifying major challenges faced by female Arab returnee at Good Samaritan Association located in Gulele sub-city, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. A descriptive design was used to conducted this research. A non-probability method of purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The total population is 47 female migrants aged 20-40. Out of this only 23 were taken as a sample using inclusive criteria to avoid data saturation. Qualitative data were collected through interview. Purposive sampling was also used for the key informant’s interview. Secondary data were also used to collect data. A qualitative research approach was used in data analysis. Data were also presented and analyzed descriptively. Based on the findings of this study, the researcher has reached that the main factors of migration for Ethiopian women and girls are the economic status of the family, lack of employment, inadequate income, loses of parents and peer pressure are stated as a major reason. According to the findings of this research, major challenges faced by female migrants are sexual harassment, excessive work load and physical abasement. In addition, this research identifies major integration practice such as economic integration, social integration and phycological integration, based on the findings of the research the researcher offers possible recommendations for government, non -government actors, policy makers and social workers. |
