ABOUT US
Migrant & Me seeks to empower the next generation to build an inclusive society for the migrant worker community, one youth at a time.
Through experiential programmes and volunteer opportunities, we seek to shape the mindsets and attitudes toward the migrant worker community among youths.
We hope that this would encourage Singapore’s youths to treat everyone, especially migrant workers, with dignity and respect.
WHY WE EXIST?
Singapore is not an inclusive society today.
International Labour Organisation findings show that public support for
migrant workers in Singapore has declined.
“Migrant workers cause the crime rate to go up.”
“Migrants workers have a poor work ethic and cannot be trusted.”
“The influx of migrant workers threatens our culture and heritage.”
“Migrants commit a high number of crimes.”
“If they are exploited they have themslves to blame.”
Common mindsets among Singaporean youths that we learn through our programmes:
“Migrant workers are dirty, smelly and uncultured.”
“My parents told me to be careful of them.”
“Why do I need to know about migrant workers? They are trash.”
“My parents tell me to study hard so I won’t become like them.”
“They are less than us.”
What We Do
ILO’s key policy recommendations that aligns with our work
Facilitate platforms where migrant workers and public can interact
Promote inclusion and community engagement with migrant workers
Raise awareness among general public of their contribution to the national economy
Target campaigns to schools
Meet the Team
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CHAIRPERSON
Ang Hui Ying
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2024 -
TREASURER
Adriel Wong
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2024 -
MEMBER
Chew Chen Hao
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2024 -
MEMBER
Joseph Koh
Date of Appointment: 8 May 2024 -
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Isabel Phua
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HEAD, PROGRAMMES & PARTNERSHIPS
Cheot Yee See
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HEAD, SOCIAL IMPACT
Chloe Ng
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HONORARY ADVISOR
Alfred Tan
Ex-CEO, Singapore Children’s Society -
HONORARY LEGAL ADVISOR
Benedict Eoon
Partner, Oon & Bazul LLP