SuperMoms of Uplifters- Arlene
My son was only 1 year and 6 months old when I left him. 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠. My husband and I struggled to put food on the table. So when the opportunity to come to Hong Kong knocked on my door, I grabbed it, thinking about my son’s future. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 […]
SuperMoms of Uplifters- Rowena
I have been a single mom for 11 years now, and I have 2 kids. When I was in the Philippines, I didn’t have a job, and I needed to send my children to school. I experienced a lot of stress and struggles. That’s why I decided to migrate in order to support my kids […]
SuperMoms of Uplifters- Dyrelle
My kids have grown up without experiencing a complete family living together because either myself or their father would go to another place for work. I have three kids: one girl (10 years old) and two boys (7 and 5 years old). They are bubbly, sweet, and thoughtful kids, but sometimes they can be naughty […]
“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, […]
“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 old, from Pangasinan, Philippines, and has been working as a migrant domestic worker in Hong Kong for seven years. Below, she shares her empowerment journey and her advice to fellow domestic workers. “I am the eldest daughter among five siblings. I […]
“No matter what obstacles you face, never give up.”
Today we focus the spotlight on Melody Nadal, 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. Originally, Melody is from the Quezon province in the […]