News and Stories
We are a MAIA Awards 2025 Winner!
We’re proud to share that Uplifters has won 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬…
Our Founder & CEO is a finalist for the ASEAN Trophies 2024 in the Social & Humanitarian category
We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Marie Kretz Di Meglio, has been…
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Empowering Diversity: Uplifters’ Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
At Uplifters, we believe that diversity is not just an asset—it is at the…
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Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme – An Outstanding Presentation Award for our Senior Programmes Manager
We are so very proud of our Senior Programmes Manager Asnah Subian who completed a…
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Welcome Zhihan Lee, our new Board Director
We are thrilled to welcome Zhihan Lee as our new Board Director at Uplifters…
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Our 2023 Impact Report is now available!
We’re immensely thankful to our supporters and exceptional team, especially our Team Leaders, Mentors,…
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Jenelyn’s poem on motherhood from afar
Motherhood is hard, but it’s even harder being a mother from afar! Jenelyn’s poem…
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Lisa’s poem for her SuperMom
Mothers, the guiding lights in our lives, deserve our utmost appreciation and adoration. They…
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SuperMoms of Uplifters- Jenelyn
I got pregnant at the young age of 17, and I knew nothing about…
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SuperMoms of Uplifters- Rowena D
𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐬. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭, 𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞…
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SuperMoms of Uplifters- Dyrelle
My kids have grown up without experiencing a complete family living together because either…
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Uplifters in Singapore!
Uplifters Singapore Limited is officially incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in Singapore.…
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Partnership with Fair Employment Agency Limited
Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce our latest partnership with Fair Employment Agency…
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Our Team Leaders’ grassroot initiative, Migrant Writers of Hong Kong publish an anthology
We are proud to see our Team Leaders, domestic workers themselves, soar beyond Uplifters.…
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Dare to Dream, our signature course fully revised
We are happy to announce thar our online course, “Dare to Dream,” has been…
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“I learned how important it is to have a supportive community that will help bring out the best in you.”
Take a time out with Charo Sidon, one of our Diamond Team Leaders. Our…
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“It’s okay not to be okay sometimes.”
Today we focus the spotlight on Cristina Belingon, one of our Diamond Team Leaders.…
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Meet the Mentors: Herlyn
We are proud to feature Herlyn Banaban who became an Uplifters Mentor in May…
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“Don’t give up and don’t stop learning.”
Today we focus the spotlight on Ronalie Mendua, one of our Diamond Team Leaders.…
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Meet the Mentors: Ailenemae
We are happy to feature Ailenemae Ramos who became an Uplifters Mentor in June…
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Meet the Mentors: Yulia
We are excited to feature Yulia Endang who became an Uplifters Mentor in April…
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Migrant Domestic Workers Info Website
MDWinfo is a project created by 5 students of the Graduate Institute of Geneva,…
Behavioural insights in employers’ choice of recruitment services for domestic work
The ILO (International Labor Organisation) and the University of Geneva investigated the recruitment behaviour…
Understanding and attitudes of employers towards ethical recruitment and decent work principles in Hong Kong
This study presents findings from a web-based survey conducted in Hong Kong in November…
Protecting the rights and promoting the autonomy of domestic migrant workers from Indonesia and the Philippines
On February 2016, Seefar* published a report highlighting the prevalence of modern slavery in…
Key Contributions of Migrant Domestic Workers to Economic Growth and Family Well-being in Asia
Experian, a leading global information services company, and Enrich, a Hong Kong charity promoting…
Making Migration Work – Understanding forced labour amongst migrant domestic workers in Asia
On October 2019, Seefar* examine the experiences of migrant female domestic workers in South-East…
The Borrowing Puzzle: Why Do Filipino Domestic Workers in Hong Kong Borrow rather than Dissave?
On March 2020, Wooyoung Lim and Sujata Visaria, two researchers from the Department of…
Community Building Officer
Full-time permanent contract – Bahasa Indonesia native speaker required. Full English proficiency. Your role:…
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Helper appreciation day
What is #HelperHeroes? #HelperHeroes is a campaign that rallies individuals, families, employers, and NGOs…
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What Uplifters does to address migrant domestic workers mental health issues
In 2020, 72% of migrant domestic workers (MDWs)reported signs of depression in Hong Kong (2020…
Uplifters Turns 4!
On March 29th 2022, Uplifters celebrated it’s 4th anniversary with a virtual event attended…
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“Your future is already in your mind, take the right action and see better results.”
Aljen dela Cruz is one of Uplifters’ Diamond Team Leaders. She is 31 years…
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“No matter what obstacles you face, never give up.”
Today we focus the spotlight on Melody Nadal, one of our Diamond Team Leaders.…
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“We must have the determination to improve ourselves. Every problem has a solution; we just need to discover it.”
Today we turn the spotlight on Nida Reyes Lontoc, one of Uplifters’ Team Leaders.…
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“I gained the confidence I needed to reach my goals.”
Today we want to turn the spotlight on Reysan Saraga Saagundo, one of our…
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“Dare to Dream taught me the importance of spending my money wisely.”
” I joined Dare to Dream because I am interested in learning about personal…
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“After taking the course, I became more persistent at working hard towards my goals.”
“I decided to work abroad because of bad past circumstances. The setbacks and failures…
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“Never stop learning and developing yourselves to reach your potential.”
“Before I came to Uplifters, I did not have enough motivation to track my…
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“l learned how to set goals to achieve my dreams. Now I feel empowered.”
When I came to Singapore, I did not have any plans other than to…
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“Taking the courses at Uplifters boosted my confidence to manage my life and take action.”
“I am now confident to handle challenges that come my way, especially in financial…
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“Being a Team Leader is my way of giving back, reaching out and sharing the joy I found in Uplifters.”
Today we turn the spotlight on Aim Myra Doguiles, Uplifters’ Gold Team Leader.Our Gold…
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“Being a Team Leader helps me stay on track with my goals.”
We are happy to feature Giorgetti Sambas , one of Uplifters’ Gold Team Leaders.…
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“I learned the value of commitment that one must persist even in the face of challenges and lead by example. “
Today we want to spotlight Maria Nemy Lou Mejia, one of our Gold Team…
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“Uplifters paved the way for me to become a community leader.”
“Being a Team Leader at Uplifters gives me a sense of purpose and responsibility.…
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“Belonging to Uplifters’ community helped me see the importance of taking care of my well-being and finances.”
“I was just a migrant worker going through the daily motions of working to…
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