From Domestic Helpers to Community Leaders: New Program Uplifts Hong Kong Migrant Workers

Two Hong Kong charities are training domestic workers to become community leaders. The program aims to support the city's large migrant helper population. Non-governmental organisations Uplifters and EmpowerU created the joint initiative. They serve the community of roughly 400,000 domestic helpers. Most are women from the Philippines and Indonesia. These workers often face difficult issues. They work long hours far from home. Many NGOs lack the resources to help individuals directly. The new leadership program teaches selected helpers to support their peers. It provides skills to help others cope with common challenges. The goal is to build a stronger, more resilient community from within.