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. Ailenmae Ramos and Maria Nemy Lou Rocio, were inspired by the Migrant Writers of Singapore, a grassroots initiative led by Uplifters’ Team Leaders in Singapore, to co-found Migrant Writers of Hong Kong. Migrant Writers of Hong Kong recently celebrated their third […]
Dare to Dream, our signature course fully revised
We are happy to announce thar our online course, “Dare to Dream,” has been revised and improved! There are, among other innovations, shorter text lessons, all with an audio option, videos, and new self-coaching exercises. We now also have stories for each lesson. Indeed, we learn better through stories as they emotionally engage us, simplify […]
“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 Diamond Team Leaders have facilitated 10 sessions of our signature ‘Dare to Dream’ course on money management and personal growth. Below she shares her empowerment journey as a migrant domestic worker. Born and raised in Pangasinan, Philippines, Charo faced many challenges […]
Meet the Mentors: Herlyn
We are proud to feature Herlyn Banaban who became an Uplifters Mentor in May 2022. Mentors are among our most experienced Team Leaders. Herlyn focuses on supporting Team Leaders in their Uplifters’ journey while contributing to the development of existing and new initiatives through input on strategic decisions related to the Uplifters programme. Below, Herlyn […]
“Don’t give up and don’t stop learning.”
Today we focus the spotlight on Ronalie Mendua, one of our Diamond Team Leaders. Our Diamond Team Leaders have facilitated at least 10 sessions of our signature ‘Dare to Dream’ course on money management and personal growth. Below she shares her empowerment journey as a migrant domestic worker. Born in Quezon Province but raised in […]
Meet the Mentors: Ailenemae
We are happy to feature Ailenemae Ramos who became an Uplifters Mentor in June 2022 Mentors are among our most experienced Team Leaders. Ailenemae will focus on supporting Team Leaders in their Uplifters’ journey while contributing to the development of existing and new initiatives through input on strategic decisions related to the Uplifters programme. Below, […]
Meet the Mentors: Yulia
We are excited to feature Yulia Endang who became an Uplifters Mentor in April 2022. Mentors are among our most experienced Team Leaders. Yulia will focus on supporting Team Leaders in their Uplifters’ journey while contributing to the development of existing and new initiatives through input on strategic decisions related to the Uplifters programme. Below, […]
Helper appreciation day
What is #HelperHeroes? #HelperHeroes is a campaign that rallies individuals, families, employers, and NGOs across Asia to publicly recognize the foreign domestic worker community. Founded by EmpowerU and other like-minded partners in the region, this is a collaborative campaign to give thanks to the people who take on the often thankless labor of domestic work.<It’s […]
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 Mental Health Need Assessment Survey conducted by Uplifters and MSF/Doctors Without Borders). This article discusses Uplifters’ approach to mental health and how the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the situation for our community. The three main initiatives Uplifters developed to fill service […]
Uplifters Turns 4!
On March 29th 2022, Uplifters celebrated it’s 4th anniversary with a virtual event attended by our partners, core team, community members and supporters. . Board Director, Alex Misseri shared the following sentiments during the party: “Tonight we’re celebrating Uplifters’ 4th anniversary. I can’t believe how much time flies. I clearly remember my first meeting with […]