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 […]
“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 […]
“Never stop learning and developing yourselves to reach your potential.”
“Before I came to Uplifters, I did not have enough motivation to track my expenses and plan my budget as I thought it was just the same each month. I used to say “yes” to each and every financial request of my friends and family, and I would often feel guilty if I do not […]
“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 help and support my family and give them a brighter future.” Stephanie Raciles is one of Uplifters’ Gold Team Leaders. Our Gold Team Leaders have already facilitated five sessions of our three week online course ‘Dare to Dream’ on money management […]
“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 matters. I used to have a wallflower personality, not believing in my capabilities and not socializing with others. To add to my lack of confidence, I finished my first contract as a domestic worker without any savings. Taking the courses at […]
“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 Team Leaders have facilitated five sessions of our free three-week online course Dare to Dream on money management and personal growth. “I joined Uplifters two years ago. At that time I had a big question in my mind. I was already […]
“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. Our Gold team leaders have facilitated more than five sessions of ‘Dare to Dream,’ our 3-week free online money management, mental well-being and personal development course. “I immediately joined Uplifters when my friend told me about it. We had graduated from […]
“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. She is an ambassador for PathFinders Hong Kong, a non-profit organisation that assists pregnant migrant workers, mothers and their babies born in Hong Kong. Here she talks about what motivates her to support fellow migrant workers in their empowerment journey. “When […]