25/06/2026
Why are domestic workers in Singapore choosing to spend their off day doing "this" instead of resting?
Sunday is a precious day for many migrant domestic workers (MDWs) in Singapore.
It is a day to rest, meet friends, enjoy personal time, and be part of a community.
For many Care Sisters, Sunday has also become a meaningful time to connect with other MDWs, encourage one another, and take part in activities that support friendship, mental wellbeing, confidence, and awareness of useful resources.
Care Sisters is an initiative by Ministry of Manpower, managed by the Alliance of Domestic Employees Outreach (ADEO). Through this initiative, MDWs from different countries and backgrounds come together as volunteers and friends. They share experiences, build supportive relationships, and remind one another that they are not alone.
Recent gatherings have brought together sisters from the Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, India, Myanmar and more. Whether through celebrations, peer support sessions, outreach, or wellbeing activities, Care Sisters continues to create a warm space where MDWs can feel seen, supported, and valued beyond their work.
Care Sisters is about community.
It is about friendship.
It is about encouragement.
It is about sisters supporting sisters.
To all MDWs: your rest day is yours, and we hope it can be a day that brings you joy, strength, and meaningful connection.
If you would like to be part of the Care Sisters community, scan the QR code to join us. It only takes a few seconds to connect with a community that understands your journey.
Hope Initiative Alliance
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