Navigate debt, family pressure, and financial risk. Learn to spot illegal lenders, debt cycles, scams, and have helpful conversations with family to set realistic expectations.
In collaboration with Aflatoun. Funded by SunLife
3 weeks – 30min/day
Free
English
Online
Pre-requisite: None. Entry course to access all other courses.
participants have managed their finances with Uplifters since inception
say Uplifters made a major difference in their lives
Many migrant domestic workers leave home to give their families a better life, but often without the honest, practical talks about money before they leave. Without these conversations, families back home expect more money to be received than the worker can really send home, and this pressure can push workers into (illegal) debt or scams. This course helps fill that specific gap: preparing workers and their families to agree on realistic goals and expectations before migration begins.
The course helps you talk openly with your family about money, so everyone agrees on realistic goals from the start. It also covers today’s digital risks: illegal online loans and scams so you can make safer decisions. When you are in control of your own decisions around money and know how to protect yourself from scams, it helps your employer too, since it lowers the risk of debt collectors or financial stress affecting your work.
Who is this for?
Migrant domestic workers and their families, before or early in employment abroad.
How does it work?
Fully online and self-paced. Phone and internet only. No scheduled meetings.
Do I need fluent English?
Available in English. Basic English is enough.
What will I be able to do after?
Understand how loans work, avoid debt traps and scams, and talk to family about money.
3 week session supported by a class whatsapp chat who study for 30 minutes each day or can be completed at your own pace.
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