News and Stories
Happy International Migrant Workers Day!
"Being a migrant worker is not something I dreamt of to be, but it’s something I am proud to be".
For the International Migrant Workers Day, we asked our community what makes them happy despite the hardships they face!
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Maylene’s story: from empty jar to jar half full
Read Maylene’s story, a 39-year-old Filipina domestic worker in Singapore, from victim of abuse…
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Ayu and her journey towards financial independence, self-discovery and personal growth
Today meet Ayu, one of our very 1st students who pilot-tested our 1st program, and now one of our Diamond team leaders who’s facilitated 10 sessions of “Dare to Dream”, Uplifters 3-week signature online course on money management and personal growth.
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In Siti’s opinion, continuous learning is the key to success
Today meet Siti, one of our students and team leaders. She is a 33-year-old…
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Portrait of Evelyn, one of our amazing Team leaders…
By Marie Kretz Di Meglio, Uplifters Founder. “Today, I want to introduce you to Evelyn,…
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Learn from our student how to get green fingers …
Our students have talent! We told you a few weeks ago the story of…
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The message of a woman who started living life on her own terms.
Today, meet Jhoan, a 33-year-old single Filipino domestic worker in Hong Kong. Jhoan is one…
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The student who was accepted in a highly selective social fellowship
Marites, one of our students, is a 44 years old domestic worker from the…
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Portrait of Domestic Workers Becoming Photographers
Meet three talented domestic workers who were attracted to photography out of nowhere and…
“Maid of Heart and Sole” pairing with Uplifters
Healthy minds in healthy bodies! On 24th February 2019 Aleli, Eden, Milkha and Rosie…
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A 43 year old single mom, entrepreneur, 100 km distance runner and domestic worker
Milkhatus, or Milkha as she’s known to her friends, made a big impression on…
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All for my son
I find happiness in seeing my son happy. I am 32 years old and…
The light in the dark
I am a 37-years-old Filipina woman. I love cooking, taking pictures and writing poems…
A dreaming barbarian girl
Who am I? A dreaming barbarian girl. I belong to one of the ethnic…
Time Rewind!
How I wish I could rewind time to 16th December 2004. It was my…
Dreams come true
I had 3 goals when I first came to Singapore, 3 dreams that I…
Family as a source of happiness
Financial problems are the most common (if not the only) reason for domestic workers…
Kid’s best friend!
I come from India and I’ve been working in Singapore for almost 10 years.…
From caged in Malaysia to freedom and financial independence
I come from Indonesia and I am 39 years old. I started working right…
A gift to my mum
This story is for my mother. Life is a blessing! Live and let live!…
My long quest for financial stability
I come from Tulungagung, East Java in Indonesia. I have worked as a domestic…
A hard shell but soft inside
Who are you? I am Filipina. I come from Baguio City, in the north.…
Swimming in dark waters
“It was almost 21 years ago when I made one of the most difficult…
Escaped sexual harassment
“Back in 2010 I felt like I was living in a jail, I couldn’t…
Learn as much as you can
“I’m 27 years old and have been in Hong Kong for 7 years. To…
A simple woman
Who are you? I am Filipina, 43 years old. I describe myself as a…
Dream big
“I am 46 years old and not yet married. I have been working in…
A woman with a big heart
Who are you? I am Filipina, 44 years old. I have 3 brothers and…
A hard-working and responsible person
Who are you? A hard-working and responsible person. I’m 47 years old, Filipina. My…
Work hard in silence, let success make the noise
Who are you? I am 32 years old, from the central part of the…
3 children before 20 years old and abandoned by my husband
Who are you? I am 38 years old and I come from Yogyakarta in…
A happy person made stronger by all the hardship I had to face in my life
Who are you? A happy person made stronger by all the hardship I had…
From slave to proud mother and independent woman
Who are you? I am 35 years old. I am Indonesian, and I come from…
I am just a mother who wants a better future for her kids
Who are you? I am just a mother who wants a better future for…
My first name means water, I am like the water that brings life to others
Who are you? I am a 38 years old Indonesian woman. My first name…
