Future Voices 2022

Migrant Domestic Workers are the backbone of our society, but we know that their voices and stories often go unheard. This has been magnified during the covid pandemic. We need to be part of the conversations that affect us and have a seat around the table to influence change. Our new training programme in partnership with charity Sounddelivery Media aims to equip a new network of 12 Migrant Domestic Workers with the skills and confidence to share their experiences, have their expertise heard more widely, and ultimately drive public awareness and policy change. Over the next 6 months, they will take part in practical workshops in blogging, vlogging, campaigning skills, interview preparation, presentation skills, media training, they will meet a wide network of journalists and be part of peer support network.

This 2022, they are taking part in 6 months of practical workshops in blogging, vlogging, campaigning skills, interview preparation, presentation skills, and media training. They are meeting a wide network of journalists and are part of a peer support network.

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Standing up for domestic workers: My journey

Renera Ichon (Nera)

I want to develop more confidence to use my voice to speak out for myself and other domestic workers in front of people, the government, journalists and on social media

Nerisa Valerio

I want to raise awareness about the plight of migrant domestic workers in the UK and to improve their social protection. I want the government to recognise domestic work as decent work.

Wendelyn Nova

I want to be a social media Influencer where I can raise awareness of important issues and advocate for the rights of domestic workers everywhere

Sahara Mamatas

I want to create a network for Migrant Domestic Workers that will help keep us safe, protect our rights and to be able to provide immediate assistance when needed.

Marigold Balquen (Gigi)

I am a woman with a voice. I want to raise my voice so that those WITHOUT A Voice can be heard

Mimi Jalmasco

I want to challenge the wrong and inhumane system. I want to be an instrument to restore all the rights of domestic workers, give them justice and freedom not as victims but as workers with dignity.

Jenny Abenoja

Having a clear understanding, knowledge and skills to become a public spokeswoman will enable me to promote the importance of migrant domestic workers in the care economy and their well-being so the government and wider public will honour and respect us.

Dotty Fernandes

I want to raise awareness about the plight of migrant domestic workers in the UK and to improve their social protection. I want the government to recognise domestic work as decent work.

Dareen Pahayahay

I want to help domestic workers who are suffering from abuse and use my knowledge to help solve their issues so they can carry on with their lives and work in safety

Demetrio Masupil

I want to become a voice for the voiceless and to create more visibility and awareness of migrant domestic workers lives and experiences to help overcome the injustices that they face

Grace Nine

I want to be a voice for people who can't speak freely. I want to be confident in fighting for our rights as migrant domestic workers and as human beings.

Fawzia Zahria

I want to play my part to secure legal rights for migrant domestic workers that are fit for purpose. I want to be a positive inspiration to fellow domestic workers so we can be part of a bigger voice with a positive impact