Hello! We are a group of students from ACS International aspiring to make a difference. Due to the situation occurring currently, numerous people, especially the migrant workers, have been drastically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. So, in order to aid the workers in these challenging and stressful times, we decided to start a fundraising campaign to provide a platform for our school and the local community. We hope that you can contribute to spreading positivity during these tough times. Every cent counts! Thank you for your consideration!

The Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected many in Singapore, and the community of migrant workers has not been spared either: it is unpredictable and constantly evolving, and has created pressure on everyone. The termination of employment, unpaid wages, as well as inadequate access to healthcare and medical aid, are increasingly common threats faced by the migrant community.

We want to help workers cope with the disruptions from the outbreak and to allocate resources to areas where it is needed most. HOME has ramped up our support services and would like to continue doing so in the months to follow. Your donations will help us:

1) Provide shelter for our Domestic Workers who are in distress and are unable to go home.

2) Provide financial assistance to all migrant workers, who are in need of urgent medical care.

3) Provide financial assistance for food, transport, and communication. Many of our beneficiaries are not allowed to seek employment.

4) Legal assistance and counsel.

5) Providing remote counselling and emotional support.

HOME (Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics) is a charitable organisation with Institution of Public Character status. Since 2004, we have been dedicated to improving the welfare and upholding the rights of migrant workers in Singapore.

Migrant workers play a vital role in contributing to Singapore. They take on low-waged jobs as domestic workers or in the construction, marine, manufacturing, service and conservancy sectors. Their work is often dangerous and precarious.

We assist migrant workers who suffer abuse and exploitation. Unpaid salaries, excessive working hours, work injuries, physical and psychological abuse are some of the common problems these workers face. Some of them may also be victims of human trafficking.

We run a shelter for domestic workers, helpdesks for domestic workers and male migrant workers. We also offer legal assistance, health education and vocational training to the workers. In 2016, over 2,000 migrant workers received assistance from us. And about 2,000 domestic workers have sat through our skills training courses.

HOME works with government agencies, civic groups, corporations and other community partners to realise our vision in creating an inclusive society that stands for justice, fairness and equality.