Resources
We’ve gathered useful information to help you stay informed and supported. Find government initiatives, legal aid contacts, healthcare support, mental health resources, and workers’ rights information all in one place. These resources are curated in multiple languages and updated regularly to ensure accessibility and relevance.
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Types of Support Available
Legal Support - Organizations like MWC and TWC2 offer legal advice and assistance to migrant workers facing employment-related issues.
Medical and Mental Health Support - HealthServe and other organizations provide medical care, mental health counseling, and other forms of holistic care.
Financial Assistance - The MWAF and other organizations offer emergency financial assistance to migrant workers in need.
Shelter and Accommodation - HOME provides shelter and accommodation for vulnerable domestic workers.
Skills Training - HOME and other organizations offer skills training programs to help migrant workers enhance their employability.
Advocacy and Awareness - Organizations like TWC2 work to raise awareness about the challenges faced by migrant workers and advocate for fair treatment.
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Government Support Initiatives
Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) - Provides legal assistance through its Migrant Workers' Law Centre for issues like unpaid salaries and work injury compensation.
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Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - Requires employment agencies to conduct post-placement checks to ensure smooth adjustment for migrant domestic workers (MDWs) and their employers.
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Mandatory Rest Day - Employers are required to provide MDWs with at least one rest day a month, which cannot be compensated away.
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Online Services - MOM offers online services like the Foreign Worker Address Service (OFWAS) to facilitate registration and updates of migrant worker addresses and mobile numbers.
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Non-Government Support Initiatives
HealthServe - Provides holistic care to migrant workers, including medical and mental health services, casework support, and social assistance.
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Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) - Supports migrant workers who experience abuse and exploitation, offering shelter, legal aid, skills training, and advocacy.
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TWC2 - Promotes equitable treatment for migrant workers and offers support for employment-related issues.
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ItsRainingRaincoats - Provides essential support for migrant workers in need, offering various programs and opportunities for volunteers and corporate partners.
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Migrant Workers' Assistance Fund (MWAF) - Provides emergency humanitarian assistance in the form of accommodation, food, and medical aid.