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The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW) is committed to empowering migrant domestic workers through education, training, and skills...

Every year during summer, as part of our yearly calendar, VODW members are given the opportunity to travel and experience different...

The Illusion of Freedom: Why Domestic Workers’ Right to Change Employers Falls Short Domestic workers can technically change employers,...

Many migrant domestic workers arrive in the United Kingdom on visas that tie their legal immigration status to a single employer . This...

Education is more than just gaining knowledge — it is a powerful force that fuels empowerment, solidarity, and the pursuit of justice. At...

By Muhdina I came to the UK because my boss brought me here to help their family. Their son was sick, and they trusted me to care for...

By ElynJean I first heard about The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW)  from a Filipina friend. She encouraged me to join this community...

I came to the UK because of what many of us carry— poverty and dreams . I grew up in hardship, and like so many others, I wanted a better...

Before I came to the UK, I never imagined that my life would take such a painful and yet transformative turn. When I first arrived, I was...

Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Nuraeni and I am a domestic worker. I was a treasurer of Justice For Domestic Workers now called The...

by Gellie My journey to the UK was not one I ever imagined would be so difficult, yet so full of unexpected hope. My employer brought me...

When I first became a member of The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW), I was searching for something more than just support—I was...

By Katy When I arrived in the UK in 2016, I stepped into a world I didn’t understand. My heart was filled with fear. I didn’t know...

Before joining The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW) , I often doubted myself. I carried not only the weight of hard work, but the fear...

By Arlene For nearly six years, I lived in constant fear. As a migrant domestic worker without proper status, every day felt like walking...

By Rowena Before I found The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW) , I often felt invisible—just another migrant trying to survive. But...

By Mayra I first heard about The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW)  through a non-profit organization and from Ate Grace —someone who had...

At a recent conference that brought together voices from across the labor movement, Mimi stood before the crowd—not just to speak, but to...

By Rolyn Before I found The Voice of Domestic Workers , I was lost in silence—worried, unsure, and always carrying the heavy weight of...

By Salome Before I found The Voice of Domestic Workers, I was living each day with fear, confusion, and a heavy heart. I was always...