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We are essential workers too: why migrant domestic workers’ rights matter
by Fahima I am the fruit of a loving, caring, and happy family. My father was a great, hard-working farmer and my mother was a housewife....

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 7, 20244 min read


A warm tight hug from my family
by Rosemarie My name is Rosemarie. I'm 38 years old. I am the breadwinner of my family. My father worked hard to give us everything to...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 7, 20245 min read


Standing up for domestic workers: My journey
by Jeanly Growing up on a remote island, far removed from the chaos of modern life, I never imagined the path my life would take. From...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 7, 20245 min read


Mastering the art of waiting: my journey as a migrant domestic worker
by Danalyn Life experience is my greatest mentor and guide, shaping my perspective and teaching me valuable lessons that I carry with me...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Oct 26, 20244 min read


Out of the shadows: the realities of modern slavery
by Mary Queen Content warning: this article contains mention of abuse and assault. In the quiet corners of IloIlo, Philippines, my life...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Oct 26, 20243 min read


‘My life matters regardless of my colour’: my journey as a migrant domestic worker from Kenya to the UK
by Carol I’m Carol, a mother of three from a very humble family in Kenya. Life was not easy when I was younger. I was around three years...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Healing my trauma after escaping an abusive employer
By Genevive Content warning: this article contains mentions of abuse and suicide. Since I was young, I experienced a lot of struggles in...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20245 min read


From Shadows to Strength: A Migrant Worker's Odyssey and the Fight Against Violence
by Anne Life has been a rollercoaster of challenges, victories, and heartbreaks—a journey carved with resilience, sacrifice, and an...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20244 min read


A child’s letter, a mother’s reply
by Josephine As the children of migrant domestic workers, our children are often deprived of the attention and guidance from us parents....

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20246 min read


The breadwinner of the family
by May Belen I am a single mother and I have one son. I am from a poor family in the Philippines and it was very hard to survive. My...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20244 min read


I always believed in the word hope
by Arlhyne Content warning: This article contains mentions of abuse. When I applied to be a domestic worker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20245 min read


Leaving my daughter for a journey overseas
by Ana Margaret Ten years ago, I made the hard choice to work far from home, leaving my daughter with my husband to earn money for the...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20245 min read


My Journey to the United Kingdom
by Noani Content warning: This article contains mention of abuse. It was a hot, sunny day when I left my home town, fourteen years ago. I...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Jan 19, 20244 min read


Resilience and Determination: My Path as an Overseas Worker
By Lyn I began working on our family farm at a young age alongside my siblings, which instilled in me a strong work ethic and a sense of...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 29, 20235 min read


‘You made me feel like I’m not alone’: A letter to my employers
By Lovelyjoy Dear Lane Family, I want to thank you for the goodness you have shown and made me feel. I know how good you are. I can say...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 28, 20234 min read


After Darkness Comes the Light
by Yolanda Content warning: contains mentions of abuse, sexual harassment and suicide I am a woman who doesn't give up easily because I...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 14, 20236 min read


How I rebuilt my life after escaping from an abusive employer
By Vangie Content warning: this article contains mentions of abuse and suicide. When I was 18, I decided to leave my home and family in...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Nov 14, 20235 min read


Future Voices: A Programme that changed my life perspective
Jenny is a domestic worker born in the Philippines. She worked in the government sector but the salary was not enough to feed her family....

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Mar 9, 20235 min read


The King and Queen Consort hosted East and South-East Asian communities at Buckingham Palace
By Marissa Begonia It was the morning of the 14th of January when my son Jemuel handed me the post; and said, ‘’Mum, this looks special;...

Marissa Begonia
Feb 16, 20234 min read


Behind My Smile; Untold Loneliness
Our life when I was young was so difficult. We struggled everyday to work hard just to have a meal. Even though I was young, my eyes were...

thevoiceofdomesticworkers
Sep 7, 20224 min read
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