Financial hardship is a major factor driving people to return to their homes. The cost of living in displacement locations is often unsustainable, with rental costs being a significant burden. Many people have reported that they cannot afford to stay in these locations.

Owning property can provide a safety net and encourage people to return home. Access to familiar healthcare and education services is also a strong pull factor. People often prefer to return to their home communities where they have trusted family doctors and can send their children to in-person schooling.

Further details on the experiences of returnees are available from the source, providing more insight into the drivers of return and the challenges faced by those returning to their homes.