Coming Together in Celebration: Appreciation Ceremony, Hong Kong 2025

Joined by over 130 migrant domestic workers, we came together to celebrate our incredible Team Leaders and Mentors — inspiring Alumni who dedicate their precious rest time to support students and strengthen our community. Their dedication, energy, and compassion keep Uplifters’ heart beating strong. We were honoured to be joined by Vice Consul George Mariano […]

Honoring Achievements at the Aidha Graduation Ceremony in Singapore

We are deeply grateful to our partner AIDHA for inviting us to their inspiring graduation ceremony that took place in November 2025, where each of the graduates showed extraordinary determination and drive in pursuing their dreams. AIDHA’s impactful work continues to empower migrant domestic workers through advanced educational programmes, supporting hundreds each year to transform […]

Celebrate International Friendship Day with Uplifters!

🎉 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎉 As we close our July series on friendship, we honour the bonds that sustain our Uplifters community — ties built on empathy, courage, and care. 💬 Today, meet 𝗚𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮, who shares what friendship at Uplifters truly means to her: “𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘐’𝘮 […]

Meet Evelyn O., a pillar of positivity and strength!

🌟𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗢., 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵. “𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘦! 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘜𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵.” For Evelyn, Uplifters is more than a community — it’s a place where trust, empathy, and deep care flourish. A space where true belonging is nurtured, and friendships become invaluable sources of strength. 💙 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, […]

Meet Arlene, whose warmth and leadership shine through

For Arlene, Uplifters is more than a place to learn. It’s a community where she feels supported, valued, and truly at home — a circle of women who grow together and lift each other up. 💙 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁.

Community in action: 100% community led Team Leader trainings

This past Sunday, our 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 took place simultaneously in Hong Kong and Singapore – and it was something truly special at Uplifters. 💙 Janelyn Dupingay (Singapore) and Maria Nemy Lou Rocio (Hong Kong) not only 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬, but the 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐨 — from concept […]

Jenelyn’s poem on motherhood from afar

Motherhood is hard, but it’s even harder being a mother from afar! Jenelyn’s poem beautifully captures this unique journey of motherhood.   “MOTHER FROM AFAR” When I bid goodbyeMy eyes filled with sorrow and tearsHolding a passport for successAnd bringing a luggage of hope “I will be back soon” words that I did not fulfillUntil […]

Lisa’s poem for her SuperMom

Mothers, the guiding lights in our lives, deserve our utmost appreciation and adoration. They embody unconditional love and unwavering strength, constantly uplifting, protecting, and inspiring us to be our best selves. Lisa shares this beautiful poem dedicated to her Superwoman Mamang(Mother) Ana. “MAMANG!” Mamang the best I know, Mamang always at my back in times […]

SuperMoms of Uplifters- Jenelyn

I got pregnant at the young age of 17, and I knew nothing about pregnancy or how to be a mom.  I lived far away from my parents because I was scared of my dad. I eloped with the father of my kids, and we settled in the city.  I have two daughters, aged 16 […]

SuperMoms of Uplifters- Rowena D

𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐬.  𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭, 𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠.   Even if I worked double shifts in the Philippines, it was not enough.  I wanted to provide more for my kids and fulfill my other dreams and goals […]