SIMPLE ACTS OF KINDNESS

Send us your suggestions on what we can do to make Singapore a better place for migrant workers. Or share with us what you're already doing for them!

I have a suggestion!

Here are some suggestions from our street interviews:

Give them a smile

Many workers are exhausted after a long day of strenuous labour, so give them a smile whenever you meet them on the streets. Never underestimate how much a smile can brighten up their day.

Offer free drinks

We often complain of thirst from just a short walk in this tropical heat. What more the migrant workers who have been toiling under the sun the entire day! To quench their thirst, we could give out some refreshing drinks to them, and that'll definitely motivate them to work harder.

Don't avoid on public transport

Subtle actions like avoiding them on public transport may seem trivial to you, but it hurts their feelings. How would you feel if people avoided sitting next to you? We're all made of the same things inside; let's not treat them any differently.