Some families move from place to place for work, following the seasons and the rains. Explore the lives of migrant workers.
Some families move from place to place, often following farming seasons, to find work — this kind of life brings both opportunities and real challenges, like unstable housing and disrupted schooling for children.
Why might a family move to a different place during a particular season to find work?
Because farm work (like harvesting) is often only available in certain places at certain times of the year, so families travel to where the work is
For many farming families, the amount and timing of rainfall can decide whether there's enough work and income that year — too little rain can mean a poor harvest and less work for everyone connected to farming.
Why might a year with very little rainfall be especially hard for a farming family?
Poor rainfall can lead to a weak harvest, meaning less food and income for the farming family and less work for labourers who depend on the harvest season
1. Why might a family travel to a different region to find seasonal farm work?
2. Name one challenge a migrant worker's family might face by moving often.
3. How can poor rainfall in a year affect farm workers, not just farmers?
4. Why is predictable rainfall important for farming communities?
5. Name one reason a family might choose to migrate for work despite the challenges.