Letter from the CEO

Leave a comment July 24, 2020 aidhacommunications

Dear Friends of Aidha,

Hope you have been staying safe and well through these unprecedented times.

Since the pandemic started to take hold in the early part of this year Aidha, like everyone, has been very busy adapting to a changed world. You will have received an update in May on all our various new online activities and these have continued apace over June and July as well. With the gradual easing of restrictions, we very much hope we can be back at our campus soon but we are also making contingency plans to potentially bring even more of our classes online in case that is not possible.

Taking learning online with our Module 3 students!

A Lookback at Graduation 2019

Leave a comment July 24, 2020 aidhacommunications

At our last Graduation, we were so proud to witness more than 140 graduating students receive their certificates in the presence of their employers and employers’ families, along with the Aidha community of fellow students, volunteers and supporters.

Shedding Light on FDWs’ Inside Lives

Leave a comment July 23, 2020 aidhacommunications

As Covid-19 forced the postponement of Aidha’s annual Unspoken Life Photography Competition and Exhibition, in mid-May, Aidha launched Inside Life, a mini-photography contest for foreign domestic workers (FDWs) in Singapore. Inside Life was launched to get the participants’ creative juices flowing in light of the extension of the Circuit Breaker. It also served as a platform for aspiring photographers to try their hand at photography and hone their skills.

Overall Winner, Siami, shares her positive outlook on the pandemic, “It’s hard in this COVID-19 situation. But it can’t beat us. Like the wheels of the bicycle, we need to keep our lives moving.”

Friends for Keeps at Aidha!

Leave a comment July 23, 2020 aidhacommunications

Meenakshi Sanghi and Belinda Fowler became friends while studying to be English teachers and both joined Aidha as ‘Improve your English’ mentors soon after. Passionate advocates for women’s education, they love that as Aidha volunteers they can make a practical difference in students’ lives.

Meenakshi and Belinda are also office volunteers and they’re a great help in Aidha’s events and marketing campaigns.

Light Up the World

July 19, 2020 aidhacommunications

After graduating from high school in Lampung, Indonesia, Rara Anggriani worked at her relative’s shop selling spare parts before heading to Malaysia to become a domestic worker. After a couple years in Malaysia, Rara arrived in Singapore in 2012 to work as a domestic worker and has since helped fund the construction of a family home in Indonesia as well as set up another spare parts shop that is managed by her mother.

Despite challenges in her youth, Rara managed to always remain positive and it radiates when she shares about her hopes and dreams.

Meet the Team!

Leave a comment July 18, 2020 aidhacommunications

You may or may not have seen Emily (left) or Paula (right) around on campus or at Aidha’s events but they are both part of the well-oiled engine that keeps the Aidha train running. Get to know them more in this fun little feature!

Pass it On!

Leave a comment July 17, 2020 aidhacommunications

We are excited to announce that, with our supporters’ and donors’ help, we raised a grand total of $76,000 for our 2019 Gift of Education campaign! This includes the proceeds from Aidha’s Charity Quiz Night in November, donations collected through Giving.sg and Aidha’s website, as well as off-line contributions.

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NEWSLETTER

People, programme and event updates

Month: July 2020