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When you are far from home, the meaning of family  takes on a whole new shape. For me, family isn’t just about blood—it’s about the...

VODW at the 2025 Labour Party Conference Every year, The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW) makes its presence felt at the Labour Party...

Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to join a Candle Making Workshop  with The Voice of Domestic Workers . What began as a simple...

Being a member of The Voice of Domestic Workers (VODW) has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life—an experience I will...

by: Mimi Jalmasco A Journey of Struggles and Victory Before everything else—before I became Deputy Director of The Voice of Domestic...

As I pause and look back on the past three years, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude and a deep sense of fulfillment. What began as...

There was a time I thought silence would be my only companion. I carried my worries like stones in my pockets — small, heavy, and...

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...