14/08/2026
π΅π CAFFWOA & MWO Dubai and Northern Emirates: Strengthening Cooperation for the Welfare of Filipino Domestic Workers π¦πͺ
Officers and members of the Cooperation Among Foreign Filipino Welfare Officers Association (CAFFWOA) held a productive meeting with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Dubai and Northern Emirates, headed by Labour AttachΓ© Atty. John Rio A. Bautista, together with ATN Officers and Social Welfare Officers, to discuss important issues and concerns affecting Filipino domestic workers in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
The discussion covered concerns involving cross-country and re-entry workers, proper DMW/MWO documentation, repeated deployment or transfer to different employers, monitoring of workersβ welfare and employment conditions, delayed or unpaid salaries and benefits, accommodation and basic necessities, repatriation concerns, and workersβ immigration and visa status.
During the meeting, MWO proposed a series of training and capacity-building programs for Welfare Officers, with CAFFWOA expressing its full support and willingness to collaborate in these initiatives. Proposed topics include:
β’ Health & Wellness Training β Managing Stress and Mental Health
β’ Healing the Inner Self: Release, Restore and Return to Peace
β’ Basic Counseling
β’ Psychological First Aid
β’ Shelter Management
These proposed training programs aim to further equip Welfare Officers with the knowledge, practical skills, and emotional preparedness needed to handle welfare cases effectively and provide appropriate assistance to Filipino workers.
The meeting also included discussions and preparations for the upcoming Salamat Kabayan Year 5 Celebration and the CAFFWOA Year-End Party.
Through continued dialogue, cooperation, and partnership with MWO, CAFFWOA remains committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen the protection, welfare, and well-being of Filipino workers in the UAE. π΅ππ€π¦πͺ
