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Hundreds of domestic workers arrived early Sunday morning at Hong Kong Disneyland, some dressed as favorite Disney characters, after receiving free tickets as a thank you for their service. The Li Ka Shing Foundation and the park distributed 5,000 tickets to migrant workers from six countries.
A 17-year-old student in Bengaluru started teaching financial literacy to domestic workers after her cook broke down over her husband controlling all her money. Now 750 women have their own bank accounts and the knowledge to manage their finances.
After her husband's accident left her family struggling, Archana took work cooking in other people's homes. Eleven years later, her kitchen skills earned her a spot on MasterChef India.
Two 17-year-old girls stopped at the airport before being trafficked abroad as domestic workers are now safely back home with their families in the Philippines. A network of agencies worked together to rescue them and ensure they get the support they need to rebuild their lives.
Fifty students at a Hong Kong international school organized a celebration for more than 400 foreign domestic helpers, calling them "second mothers" who shape multicultural homes. The 14-year tradition creates space for genuine connection beyond traditional employer-helper boundaries.
A Nepalese domestic worker who faced exploitation in Hong Kong found the courage to speak out and seek help. Her story highlights growing efforts to protect vulnerable workers in the city.