#WeAreMigrants

Dec 22, 2022
1 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Enicetas Morales

Enicetas Morales London, United Kingdom 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? 10 years 2. The migrant workers in our TAYO community are people of strength and generosity. Tell us about a time this 2022 where you saw strength or generosity in yourself or in a fellow migrant worker. When I arrived here in UK [I] remember one of my friend help me, especially in financial and sp

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Dec 22, 2022
2 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Aimee Angeles

Aimee Angeles London, United Kingdom 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? [I've been] working abroad for 10 years since 2012. The most I remember about the first time I worked abroad in Pakistan, [where the family I worked for], they treat me not [as] a human being. I looked after 3 children as nanny housekeeping, 24/7 work. No day off. I never forget [when my employer,] sh

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Dec 22, 2022
1 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Maricel De Jesus

Maricel De Jesus London, United Kingdom age group: 30 - 39 years old 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? 10 years 2. The migrant workers in our TAYO community are people of strength and generosity. Tell us about a time this 2022 where you saw strength or generosity in yourself or in a fellow migrant worker. In this community TAYO and church. 3. Our TAYO community believes

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Dec 22, 2022
2 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Caseres Gloria

Caseres Gloria London, United Kingdom Nanny / Housekeeper age group 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? I migrated since 2018 until now. When I started to work full time in the UK for a couple, I only worked for them for about 1 year and a half because we had a misunderstanding. After that, I would only do part time jobs. After a while I met my previous employer again, but

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Dec 22, 2022
1 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Christine M Sayco

Christine M Sayco Singapore Domestic worker age group: 50 - 59 years old 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? I remember being very homesick. 2. The migrant workers in our TAYO community are people of strength and generosity. Tell us about a time this 2022 where you saw strength or generosity in yourself or in a fellow migrant worker. Well this year was really challenging b

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Dec 22, 2022
2 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Mercy

Mercy London, United Kingdom Housekeeper age group 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? I've started as a migrant Domestic Workers from 2012. The first time my experience was that it is difficult to find a proper house. If some of my flatmates have a trouble with their friends, I needed to leave to find another house just to avoid people around me. 2. The migrant workers in

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Dec 22, 2022
2 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Mellany Malate Jerrera

Mellany Malate Jerrera Qatar Cook age group: 40 - 49 years old 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? 6yrs. I always remember for my experience, if we have a blessings we need to care, because if we lost this blessing can't come back any more🙏 we need to put God 1st in our goal to more success come to us ❤️🙏😇 2. The migrant workers in our TAYO community are people of stre

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Dec 22, 2022
2 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Jo Ann A. Dumlao

Jo Ann A. Dumlao Singapore Migrant Domestic Worker 50 - 59 years old 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? 15 years to present -- I was in awe with the beauty of Singapore..homesickness come and go and reading, listening to music was my way out... With the food, on my 2nd day here, I was given a pack of food for lunch and to my surprise it's sunny side up egg, with ikan bili

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Dec 22, 2022
3 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Anne Suarez

Anne Suarez United Kingdom Housekeeper age group: 40 - 49 years old 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? It’s been13 years since I started working abroad. The most unforgettable experience was when I arrived in Qatar February 14,2007,5am. The agency driver brought us to his place and there’s a tiny room at the back of his house. We’re 5 Filipinas. 5 other nationals were the

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Dec 22, 2022
5 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Karen Louise

Karen Louise United Kingdom Part Time Nanny / Housekeeper 40 - 49 years old 1. How many years since you migrated, or since you became a migrant worker? What do you remember most about that first migration experience? I left the Philippines last 2005, and that year, I became a migrant worker, working in Singapore as a domestic worker for five years and then for a few months of staying in our country. I'm struggling again with finances because my salary in Singapore wasn't enou

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Dec 19, 2021
2 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Gilda M. in the Philippines

"Always keep a positive attitude with your employers to have a harmonious relationship. Respect everyone and stay humble." - Gilda M. Gilda M. Philippines Retired OFW, now a home baker age group: 60 and up 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? I lost my husband in a tragic bus accident in 1992. As a single mother, I have decided to work in Singapore as a Domestic Worker, to support my children for their education. I stayed to work in Singapor

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Dec 19, 2021
1 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Gloria C. in the United Kingdom

"Don't be afraid [of] what [struggles come to] your life. Be strong." - Gloria C. Gloria C. United Kingdom Migrant Worker age group: 50 to 59 years old 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? I'm a migrant worker. My [finances are not] enough to support needs and for my daughter have failure in her heart. 2. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A MIGRANT THIS 2021? [My] proudest moment [was getting] a good job. 3. WHAT IS YOUR MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEM

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Dec 19, 2021
1 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Yolly M. in the United Kingdom

"Just keep strong and fight [for] your rights. Keep thinking [about] the future of your children." - Yolly M. Yolly M. United Kingdom Domestic Worker age group: 40 to 49 years old 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? Being a migrant worker is not easy. But you can sacrifice your life for your [loved] ones specially if you’re single mother and the bread winner of the family. 2. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A MIGRANT THIS 2021? Proudest mom

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Dec 19, 2021
3 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Karen L. in the United Kingdom

"As a migrant worker, first, you need to take care of yourself, not abuse to overwork because your health is the only wealth of ourselves, because if we become ill, we’re alone and far from our families. No one can help us only our self. " - Karen L. Karen L. United Kingdom Nanny / Housekeeper age group: 40 to 49 years old 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? The main reason that I became a migrant or migrant worker is the future of my son a

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Dec 19, 2021
2 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Aimee A. in the United Kingdom

"I encourage our migrant [workers] to be wise in life in making decision, working abroad has always been sacrifice. Every day we are in a battlefield to provide for the needs for our family in Philippines." - Aimee A. Aimee A. United Kingdom Nanny, new job 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? The main reason why I'm working abroad is to give abetter future for my family. Looking back when I was still in the Philippines, working my salary is n

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Dec 19, 2021
1 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Marilyn C. in the United Kingdom

"...know your real goal. Do it one at a time, stick to it, and don't give up. Always pray too." - Marilyn C. Marilyn C. United Kingdom full time housewife age group: 30to 39 years old 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? Because of financial problems, poverty is the reason 2. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A MIGRANT THIS 2021? Proudest moment [was] when I got my own property and also I became a mom this 2021. I'm proud because despite of the

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Dec 19, 2021
2 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Lina P. in Singapore

"Be courageous, be [patient], and be more understanding. There is no challenge that you cannot overcome." - Lina P. Lina P. Singapore Domestic Worker age group: 40 to 49 years old 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? The main reason why I became a migrant worker is my Family. I want to give them a better life. From poverty into financially stable. 2. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A MIGRANT THIS 2021? My proudest moment is I [am] able to sus

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Dec 19, 2021
1 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Ma. Elvira H. in Singapore

"Just be [patient with] your work, understand, what's the reason why you [are] here, and be proud and love your work." - Ma. Elvira H. Ma. Elvira H. Singapore Domestic Worker age group: 40 to 49 years old 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? To support my family, especially my 3 lovely children 🥰 2. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A MIGRANT THIS 2021? The proudest moment being a migrant this 202, although my age is already in the 60's, stil

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Dec 19, 2021
1 min

#WeAreMigrants Feature: Matias in Singapore

"Focus on your goal and advocacy on why you left your family and country. Stand firm on whatever struggle you may encounter and face it with enthusiasm and determination, with the knowledge and faith that God would always [be] with us." - Matias Matias Singapore Domestic Worker age group: 50 to 59 years old 1. WHAT’S THE MAIN REASON THAT YOU BECAME A MIGRANT OR MIGRANT WORKER? To empower my children and myself. 2. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A MIGRANT THIS 2021? When I b

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Dec 18, 2020
3 min

Self-care for Migrant Workers

Most migrant workers have to work long hours and give up their vacation days for one reason or another so they barely get any time to rest. We all know how unhealthy this can be. On the other hand, there are others who — after a full week or month of work — just want to sleep on their day or days off. While sleep is great, that’s not the only way we can take care of ourselves. It’s important for everyone, especially migrants and migrant workers, to practise self-care. What is

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