“A greater awareness of the issue could help reduce the discrimination faced by the workers.”
Swiss Cottage Secondary School
Behind The Scenes Of Our Society
By: Foysal Ahmed, Ang Jin Cheng, Haziq Ikhwandy B Arman, Mohd Ashraf Bin Jamal, Dillon Ng JianHao, Muhammad Ridha Bin Yazri, Kee Xiang Yu Denzel, Amirul Syazwan B Ahmad Azman, Wang Yee King Nigel, Fahim Muhtadi, Nick Ferhan Bin Mahmood
Aim:
Encourage greater appreciation of migrant workers.
Why:
Migrant workers in Singapore, especially those who work in the construction sector, face discrimination.
Where:
Goodview Gardens.
What:
Prior to the house-visits, the cadets interviewed the Migrant Workers’ Centre to gain a better understanding of the challenges and needs of the workers. A total of 100 pledge cards were collected from residents who support their cause.
How:
Using various mediums, including videos and flip cards, the cadets hope to elicit compassion and encourage greater affirmation of the workers’ contributions.