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Share great companionship
Anthea would give her Yaya cards on her birthday and Mother’s Day but over the years she felt that words would not justify how much she loved her Yaya.
Yaya has a large family back home in the Philippines. She’s very close to her daughter and husband and speaks to them regularly. She also has a close-knit circle of friends in Hong Kong. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Yaya was worried about her family’s health and shared her feelings with Anthea.
For many of us, it is impossible to consider the issue of domestic work without some emotion. We may have had close relationships with domestic workers in childhood, or as vital household support later in life.
Anthea’s heart is filled with love and gratitude for all domestic workers who look after the household, children and elderly and keep the wheels of everyday life functioning with ease.
When Anthea learnt of how the migrant domestic worker community had been hit with Covid-19, she was determined to support the community in helping improve their living conditions and safeguarding their rights. She ran a successful crowdfunding campaign in support of HELP. She amplified the message through social media and got many supporters.
Having the power to better the lives of others is, to many people, a privilege, and one that comes with its sense of obligation. Acting on these powerful feelings of shared responsibility is a great way to reinforce our values and contribute to the community.
Today, on the International Day of Charity, 5 September, let’s commit to charitable causes.
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