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| HELP treated its support group for migrants to a Christmas party on Dec 3 (photo by Alex Macro) |
Dozens of Filipino and Indonesian domestic workers belonging to a support network for migrants received an early Christmas treat from Help for Domestic Workers, (HELP), at at a gift-giving and awarding ceremony held on the 59th floor of Cheung Kong Center in Central on Dec. 3.
The recipients, who all belong to Help Circle, were each given a gift sponsored
by HELP’s various corporate partners, and were feted with food and awards.
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Programs officer Veronica Jose said that through the network, HELP, a non-government organization that extends help to distressed migrants, “aims to
create an empowered group that serves as a safety net for its members.”
Jose added that HELP strives to ensure that all migrant domestic workers have
access to justice, fair treatment, and secure rights.
Following the event, Kate Husson, HELP’s head of programs told Help Circle
members in a chat: "We firmly believe that each of you is equal and
valuable," adding that there should be no seniority or superiority among them as
they are all community leaders.
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As members of the elite circle, migrant workers are asked to join community
activities and attend seminars and workshops to gain knowledge and experience
about leadership.
At the Christmas get-together, gold, silver and bronze awards were handed out to the members according to
the number of group activities they were able to attend, while new members were given
membership certificates.
Apart from the getting their fill during the three-hour program that
celebrated unity and learning, some of the attendees were awarded prizes in such categories
as best in decorating a “Christmas Giving Tree”, best in Christmas Carols and
best in costume.
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Husson told the members in the chat that the awards were not meant to discriminate, but to show appreciation for the members’ kindness and dedication in helping each other.
“It is also not about the gifts but about the recognition. Let us continue
to support and uplift each other, focusing on collaboration rather than
negativity,” she said.
Member Carmela Dizon, who won the award for best costume, said she was so excited
to join the party that she spent several days adorning her winning gown with
Christmas lights and other decors.
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She said she was grateful and glad to have joined Help Circle, which she
first learned about after joining one of the free yoga sessions they offered.
Those who are interested to join Help Circle may fill up the online
membership form here.
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