The first generation of Tamil refugees who arrived in Britain, Canada, and other countries in the 1980s and 1990s are now elderly. They came as adults, often without the language, qualifications, or networks that would have made integration straightforward. Many worked long hours in unskilled jobs, raised families, and sent money home. Now, ageing in countries that remain in important ways foreign to them, many are isolated.
Ageing in the Diaspora: The Isolation of Tamil Elders
For many older Tamils who arrived as refugees, growing old in a foreign country brings particular challenges of language, culture, and loneliness.
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Rebuilding Jaffna's Literary Culture After Decades of Silence
Tamil writers and publishers are cautiously reviving a literary tradition suppressed by war, censorship, and displacement.
The Women Who Rebuilt Vanni: Unsung Stories of Survival
In the aftermath of the war, Tamil women in Vanni took on roles as breadwinners, builders, and community leaders — largely without recognition.
Fishing Bans and Livelihoods: The Economic War Continues
Restrictions on Tamil fishermen in the north continue long after the guns fell silent, devastating coastal communities.