Posts about Future Voices Network

We are essential workers too: why migrant domestic workers’ rights matter 

By sounddelivery

Posted on November 7, 2024

Fahima is part of the Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. Originally from a farming family in Philippines, Fahima sought work abroad to support her family but faced exploitation and abuse in Riyadh and then in the UK. With support from VODW, she escaped her employer’s mistreatment and now advocates for the rights of migrant domestic workers. Fahima’s journey shows the essential need for fair treatment and protections for workers like her, who are too often invisible yet crucial contributors to society.

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A warm tight hug from my family

By sounddelivery

Posted on November 4, 2024

Rosemarie is part of the Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. Driven by her family’s needs, Rosemarie endured long hours, withheld wages, and mistreatment in a foreign country. With support from VODW, she finally escaped her abusive employer and found safety. Now part of the Future Voices programme, Rosemarie advocates for change, hoping to transform the system for migrant domestic workers and fight for a secure future for her family.

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Mastering the art of waiting: my journey as a migrant domestic worker

By sounddelivery

Posted on October 31, 2024

Danalyn is part of the Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. In this blog, Danalyn reflects on her journey from the Philippines to the UK, where she faced exploitation as a domestic worker. She shares how the lessons from her childhood, especially the value of patience, helped her survive years of abuse and hardship abroad. With the support of VODW, Danalyn escaped her abusive employer and is now an advocate for domestic workers’ rights, using her voice to fight for equal treatment and justice for migrant workers.

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Out of the shadows: the realities of modern slavery

By sounddelivery

Posted on October 28, 2024

Mary is part of the Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. In this blog, Mary shares her journey from her upbringing in the Philippines to her escape from modern slavery. She reflects on the struggles her family faced, her work as a domestic worker, and the abuse she endured while employed by a powerful family in Dubai and the UK. With the support of VODW, Mary found the courage to escape her abusers and now uses her voice to advocate for the rights of domestic workers and raise awareness about modern slavery.

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Standing up for domestic workers: My journey 

By sounddelivery

Posted on October 24, 2024

Jean is part of Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. In her blog, she shares her journey from the Philippines to the harsh realities of working abroad, where she faced exploitation and abuse. Despite these challenges, Jean has found empowerment through advocacy and solidarity. With the support of VODW, she is now fighting for the rights and dignity of domestic workers, calling for better protections and fair treatment for all.

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My Mother, My Hero

By sounddelivery

Posted on October 21, 2024

Alice is part of Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. In this blog, she shares the powerful story of her mother’s strength and resilience in a new blog. Reflecting on her journey as a migrant domestic worker, Alice recounts how her mother’s love and hard work inspired her to persevere through countless hardships.

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As a migrant domestic worker, I dream of a better future

By sounddelivery

Posted on October 17, 2024

Christine is part of Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. In this blog, Christine reflects on the hardships she faced growing up, her journey to becoming a domestic worker abroad, and the challenges she endured in search of a better future for her children. She shares how finding The Voice of Domestic Workers has helped her find support, strength, and a community that empowers her to speak out for others like herself.

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My life journey as a strong woman

By sounddelivery

Posted on October 14, 2024

Rose Ann is part of Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. In this powerful blog, Rose Ann reflects on her journey from a young age, balancing the responsibilities of being a daughter, sister, and now a mother. She shares the challenges she faced, from leaving school to support her family, enduring exploitation as a domestic worker, and ultimately finding support through The Voice of Domestic Workers.

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A letter to my younger self 

By sounddelivery

Posted on October 10, 2024

Ritchel is part of Future Voices programme in partnership with The Voice of Domestic Workers. This programme empowers migrant domestic workers to share their personal stories and perspectives. In her blog, Ritchel writes a heartfelt letter to her younger self, offering reflections on embracing the present and recognising the blessings in life. Through her words, she encourages others to find abundance in their surroundings, no matter the challenges they face.

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