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SINGAPORE – Mrs. Marilyn Orit, 39, wore a huge smile as she and 60 other domestic workers took part in a zumba class on Sunday, July 8 morning, jubilant in front of the latest dance hits. [19659002] The Filipina was among some 300 foreign domestic workers who presented themselves for the inaugural day for domestic workers, organized by Aidha charities and the Humanitarian Organization for the Economy of Migrants (Home). ).
"I'm excited for today," said Ms. Orit, who has been working in Singapore for four years
Sports Day, which was free for all participants, included games such as futsal and an obstacle course.
About half of the maids who participated in Sunday's activities are members of Home while the rest comes from Aidha, although non-members of One or the other organization joined the party. 19659002] Aidha Jacq's general director Ueline Loh said that the event was taking place at the United World College Campus because the charity has good relations with the school and has taught there for years.
Representatives of the Myanmar, Philippine and Indonesian Embassies also came Ms. Loh: "This day is to commemorate the International Day of Domestic Workers, so I think it's wonderful to celebrate this with domestic workers and those who care about them, including embassies and organizations like Home and Aidha.
"Also, the theme of the day is" Get together ", so it's great to see the energy and enthusiasm of all those who gather today."
International Day of Domestic Workers falls on June 16
Rara Angriani, who had been working in Singapore for six years, also took part in the celebration.
The Indonesian is part of Aidha and came with seven other friends, two of whom are not members of charity. She played futsal, ran an obstacle course, and played a mini-game involving zombies.
"I feel good today because it is rare to have this kind of activities," said Ms. Rara, 30.
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