“Back then, overcharging and unfair deductions were rarely raised as issues. We simply accepted them, believing silence was survival.”

“While volunteering at the HOME Helpdesk, I met another domestic worker who took up running to raise funds for the organisation and I was very inspired by her. I wanted to help too through sports. “

“As the eldest in my family, I have always felt that it is my duty and responsibility to take care of my family, especially my parents’ health and my brother’s education. Working in another country is not easy. To cope with this, I keep myself busy and continue to pick up new skills. My off days have become extraordinary. They may be tiring, but they are also fun and meaningful.”

“My husband never supported my decision to work overseas. On the day of my flight, he took all my belongings and locked me inside his sister’s house. I managed to escape by begging the neighbours for help and running to the agency, but he tried to force me to go back home when he found me again.”

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