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- Margaret Mead
Activities
Launch of Adopt-a-Dorm System
On 22 April 2020, the Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach (AGWO) – a movement of Hope Initiative Alliance – launched the Adopt-a-Dorm...
Apr 22, 2020
须遵守居家通知令 建筑业客工饮食起居得靠雇主与社服团体
由于宣布来得相当突然，雇主和客工得在一夜之间为客工做好接下来两周的起居和餐饮安排，也须确保客工在这段期间如常得到薪酬。 昨天是所有建筑业工作准证和S准证持有者开始遵守居家通知令两周的第一天。一些雇主忙着为员工安排伙食，而一些客工则需要非政府组织援助。...
Apr 21, 2020
Bantuan untuk pekerja asing terjejas yang sambut Ramadan
SEDANG umat Islam di seluruh dunia sedang berada di ambang Ramadan, tentunya ada sebahagian orang dalam keadaan tersepit dan kecemasan....
Apr 21, 2020
You've Got A Friend In Me: How To Help Migrant Workers
Following the announcement that migrant workers will be relocated to housing estates to curb the spread of COVID-19, a campaign has been...
Apr 19, 2020
COVID-19: NGOs delivering meals, essential items to foreign workers at dormitories
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have been working with the inter-agency taskforce to improve on the well-being of the foreign...
Apr 18, 2020
Reusable Mask Distribution Drive
On 18 April 2020, at the request of MOM, we mobilised more than 110 volunteer drivers to send reusable masks to 192 factory-converted...
Apr 18, 2020
COVID-19 Relief: Doing Our Bit To Help Migrant Workers In Singapore
There is a silver lining to the COVID-19 crisis. At the very least, it has challenged us to make good use of our time, whether to take...
Apr 17, 2020
Woman orders $100 worth of food for foreign workers stuck in Punggol dormitory. Here's how you can help others like them
As the numbers for new Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Singapore, particularly amongst foreign workers in Singapore where a record 654...
Apr 17, 2020
Either make more babies or embrace foreign workers: Daniel Moss
Foreign workers wearing protective masks queue for free meals distributed by Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach at Little India on April...
Apr 16, 2020
社服团体为边缘客工提供膳食
七个月没有工作的客工萨哈布丁（Sahabuddin，29岁）每日三餐都依靠社会服务团体提供才能温饱。 冠病疫情在客工社群中日益扩大，对他这种持特别准证（Special Pass）的人无疑是雪上加霜。因为工资纠纷，他没了工作，只能寄居在朋友位于小印度的房间，等待回孟加拉。...
Apr 14, 2020
S’poreans give S$345,000 to help foreign workers after Covid-19 cases spike in dormitories called ‘squalid’ by some
The increased spotlight on the plight of foreign workers and their vulnerability in the Covid-19 crisis has led to an outpouring of...
Apr 9, 2020
The Innkeeper’s Project: Help for the Homeless
Staying true to our mission to be an aggregator of assistance and services among hundreds of organisations and associates, Hope...
Apr 1, 2020
希望工程联盟5000份礼包 派送50小型团体
慈善团体希望工程联盟在九家机构的支持下，向超过50个小型慈善和宗教团体捐出5000份礼包，协助这些小型团体为有需者提供物资。 在冠病疫情笼罩下，为了帮助在索取物资上有困难的小型慈善和宗教团体，希望工程联盟（Hope Initiative...
Mar 27, 2020
Coronavirus: Charities to distribute care packs to over 5,000 vulnerable individuals
More than 50 charitable organisations will distribute care packs of surgical masks, hand sanitisers and food items to more than 5,000...
Mar 26, 2020
Koronavirus: Pakej penjagaan untuk lebih 5,000 penduduk memerlukan
LEBIH daripada 50 badan amal telah mengagihkan pakej penjagaan yang mempunyai pelitup, sanitiser tangan dan barangan makanan kepada lebih...
Mar 26, 2020
Smyrna AG Supports Guest Workers with AGWO Initiative
Singapore has relied on the labor contributions of guest workers since its early years. These guest workers have played significant roles...
Feb 29, 2020
职总家庭佣工中心与四机构合作 加强对女佣支援
全国职工总会家庭佣工中心庆祝成立四周年，分别与四个机构签署备忘录，加强合作伙伴的网络，从而为在本地工作的女佣提供更好的支援。 这四个机构为星展银行、客工外展联盟（Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach）、国际调解员协会和信义会关怀社区服务（Lu...
Jan 20, 2020
Centre for Domestic Employees signs four MOUs to enhance foreign maids' rights and welfare
The Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE), a centre set up by the National Trades Union Congress to help distressed workers, has signed a...
Jan 19, 2020
Opening Doors and Building a More Inclusive Singapore with Just An Extra Chair
Living apart from their families, for long periods of time, can be a lonely experience for guest workers here. Many of them may also be...
Dec 26, 2019
As the son of a migrant, this pastor wants to help migrant workers in Singapore
Given the extensive help he’s provided migrant workers in Singapore over the years, it was surprising to hear Reverend Samuel Gift...
Dec 18, 2019
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