News Archive — Media Reports

2025

“I always say yes to opportunities”: How Sonali Sinha has made history at Rotary Club of Singapore

25 July 2025

• https://www.connectedtoindia.com/i-always-say-yes-to-opportunities-how-sonali-sinha-has-made-history-at-rotary-club-of-singapore
   

人力部同希望工程联盟合作 为1500名外籍劳工提供课程

20 July 2025

• https://www.8world.com/singapore/racial-harmony-day-with-migrants-2852281
   

客工庆祝种族和谐日 人力部支持促进文化交流活动

20 July 2025

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20250720-7175769

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More initiatives and support for migrant community announced at Racial Harmony Day event

20 July 2025

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-initiatives-and-support-for-migrant-community-announced-at-racial-harmony-day-event
   

ILSM is organising the carnival together with the Migrant Workers Centre (MWC), Hope Initiative Alliance, Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach and the Lutheran Church in Singapore.

12 April 2025

• https://saltandlight.sg/service/as-the-largest-transshipment-port-in-the-world-spore-has-a-responsibility-international-lutheran-seafarers-mission-calling-churches-to-action
   

More migrant workers turn to recreation centres for rest and play; footfall down in Little India

25 February 2025

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-migrant-workers-turn-to-recreation-centres-for-fun-and-play-footfall-down-in-little-india

2024

HeroCODE Programme encourages workplace safety

17 December 2024

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/lifestyle/herocode-recommends-workplace-safety

 

Rangoli, in record-breaking style

7 November 2024

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/news/rangoli-record-breaking-style

 

Migrant workers learn computer basics, find friends in classes run by non-profit organisation

16 September 2024

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/migrant-workers-learn-computer-basics-find-friends-in-classes-run-by-non-profit-organisation

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Hope Initiative Alliance celebrates Racial Harmony Day with migrant workers at Sembawang Recreation Centre

22 July 2024

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sharing-of-cultures-as-migrant-workers-and-s-poreans-mark-racial-harmony-day​

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/community/story20240721-4312859

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20240722-4312296

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Hope Initiative Alliance break fast with migrant workers at North Coast Lodge Dormitory

16 March 2024

• https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/250-pekerja-hijrahan-dijamu-juadah-buka-puasa-jumlah-naik-seganda-berbanding-tahun-lalu-832901

• https://www.8world.com/singapore/migrant-workers-buka-puasa-2403071

• https://seithi.mediacorp.sg/watch/vaelainaatatau-ulaiyarakalautana-naonapau-taurapapau-721221

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Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach appreciates SBS Transit bus captains for Chinese New Year

10 February 2024

• https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/sambutan-cny-kapten-bas-pekerja-hijrahan-sbs-transit-lebih-ceria-meski-bertugas-hari-pertama-823671

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/lifestyle/story20240212-146003

 

2023

Migrant workers and residents enjoy food and games at Eunos Year-End Carnival

31 December 2023

• https://www.beritaharian.sg/singapura/sambutan-akhir-tahun-di-bukit-panjang-hargai-penghantar-makanan

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/singapore/story20240101-143491

• ​https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20240101-2456052

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Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach Celebrates Christmas at Gardens by the Bay with Life Centre Community Services and Life Centre Church

29 December 2023

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/tabla/christmas-reward-their-contributions

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'Just an extra chair' for Christmas with Singapore Kindness Movement

27 December 2023

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/inviting-strangers-over-for-christmas-sharing-the-festive-spirit-one-extra-chair-at-a-time

 

Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach celebrates International Migrants Month

19 December 2023

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/lifestyle/story20231218-142719

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20231217-1456703

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/inviting-strangers-over-for-christmas-sharing-the-festive-spirit-one-extra-chair-at-a-time

• https://saltandlight.sg/family/for-deepavali-this-is-how-a-5-year-old-boy-shows-love-to-his-uncles-at-work/

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Hope Initiative Alliance celebrates 5th Anniversary

11 December 2023

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/lifestyle/story20231210-142239

• https://www.pmo.gov.sg/Newsroom/DPM-Heng-Swee-Keat-at-the-Hope-Initiative-Alliance-5th-Anniversary-Gala-Dinner

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Deepavali Kabaddi Games for Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach and Love and Comfort

10 November 2023

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/sports/story20231110-140520

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Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach organises Gala Dinner for migrant workers with Sowers Novena

8 November 2023

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/singapore/story20231108-140364

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Hope Initiative Alliance Responds to Transporting Migrant Workers Using Lorries

19 August 2023

• https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-transporting-migrant-workers-lorries-why-cant-we-stop-unsafe-practice-after-so-long-2235726

 

Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach and Sowing Care Together Organises Migrant Workers Interfaith Harmony Engagement with ES Group Holdings 

7 August 2023

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230806-1421256

• https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/sesi-dialog-silang-agama-beri-peluang-pekerja-migran-libatkan-diri

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/lifestyle/story20230807-134731

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Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach Celebrates Labour Day with Sowers Novena

1 May 2023

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230502-1389593

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More than 150 Guest Workers Signed Up for Cricket Training at Tuas South Recreation Centre

20 March 2023

• https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Mar-2023-CNA-Singapore-Tonight-362428

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20230320-1374220

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/singapore/launch-cricket-programme-guest-workers-sports-activities-enhance-mental-and-physical-wellbeing

 

2022

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AGWO Organises Migrant Workers' Community Carnival Day with Singapore Police Force and Ministry of Manpower to Fight Scams

27 November 2022

• https://www.mha.gov.sg/mediaroom/speeches/migrant-workers-community-carnival-day

• https://www.8world.com/singapore/migrant-worker-carnival-1986221

• https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Nov-2022-CNA-Singapore-Tonight-332758

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20221129-1338058

• https://seithi.mediacorp.sg/singapore/migrant-workers-carnival-cyber-safety-630921

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AGWO Deepavali Celebration at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

23 October 2022

• https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Oct-2022-CNA-Singapore-Tonight-324486

• https://seithi.mediacorp.sg/watch/migrant-workers-deepavali-interfaith-outreach-623076

• https://www.8world.com/singapore/deepavali-outreach-1952621

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20221024-1325798

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AGWO Hari Raya Celebration at Tuas South RC

3 May 2022

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/3000-migrant-workers-celebrate-hari-raya-aidilfitri-at-tuas-south-recreation-centre 

• https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/3000-migrant-workers-celebrate-hari-raya-puasa-carnival-games-live-performances-1889076 

• https://www.8world.com/singapore/hari-raya-for-migrant-workers-1797636 

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220504-1269026

• https://www.facebook.com/1399220683673705/posts/3072172373045186/?sfnsn=mo

 

AGWO Pongal Festive Celebration

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/carrom-fun-briyani-and-goodie-bags-for-migrant-workers-on-pongal 

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220117-1233660

 

2021

AGWO Deepavali

4-7 November 2021

• https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Nov-2021-CNA-Singapore-Tonight-252596

• https://www.8world.com/singapore/deepavali-carnival-1639351

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/singapore/story20211107-77404.html

• https://seithi.mediacorp.sg/singapore/migrant-workers-deepavali-128926

• https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/aneka-acara-bagi-pekerja-migran-sempena-deepavali

• https://saltandlight.sg/news/i-miss-my-family-so-long-migrant-workers-stuck-in-spore-welcome-deepavali-cheer-from-ngos/

• https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/travel-agency-booking-sites-seek-donations-singaporediscovers-vouchers-tours-catering

• https://www.facebook.com/100044183751628/posts/432765361539585/?d=n

• ​https://www.instagram.com/p/CV48kqRvAIK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

AGWO National Day Celebration

August 2021

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/migrant-workers-foreign-domestic-workers-treated-to-national-day-virtual-show

• https://mothership.sg/2021/08/dorm-mums-migrant-workers-singapore/

• https://saltandlight.sg/news/were-supporting-you-150-children-bake-goodies-to-encourage-migrant-workers/

Hari Raya Celebration with Guest Workers

13 May 2021

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/2600-migrant-workers-receive-festive-meals-and-sarongs

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/2600-migrant-workers-receive-festive-meals-amid-second-hari-raya-with-covid-19

• https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/volunteer-groups-distribute-food-gifts-migrant-workers-confined-dorms-spread-hari-raya

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20210514-1146546

• https://www.beritaharian.sg/setempat/pekerja-migran-dihargai-sempena-aidilfitri

• https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/singapore/story20210514-66341.html

 

2020

Deepavali Festive Meals Distribution

14 November 2020

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spreading-festive-cheer-to-foreign-workers-in-dorms

• https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/singapore-tonight/sat-14-nov-2020-13549028 (from 21:24 onwards) 

• https://www.thehomeground.asia/bringing-light-to-the-migrant-workers-this-deepavali
   

The President's Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards

16 October 2020

• https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/pvpa-honours-everyday-heroes

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKMyEDNzRDI

• https://cityofgood.sg/pvpa

• https://saltandlight.sg/news/pastor-who-led-delivery-of-more-than-1-million-meals-to-migrant-workers-receives-award/
   

Project Sunshine: Organised Outing for Guest Workers

2 September 2020

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/foreign-workers-enjoy-day-out-at-labrador-park-and-hortpark-after-months-in-dormitories

• https://headtopics.com/sg/foreign-workers-enjoy-afternoon-out-at-labrador-park-and-hortpark-after-months-in-dormitories-15382228

• https://johor.chinapress.com.my/?p=811820​​

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Care Meals Distribution for Guest Workers Amid COVID-19 Situation

April - June 2020

• https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/factory-converted-dormitories-fcd-migrant-workers-isolation-12802428

• https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/people/singapore-healthcare-heroes-favourite-food-12807178  

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/from-one-brother-to-another  

• https://sg.style.yahoo.com/covid-19-restaurant-chefs-lead-community-kitchen-volunteers-prepare-meals-singapores-migrant-workers-032234207.html 

• https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/life/resources-helping-marginalised-communities-singapore-pandemic/ 

• https://www.wonderwall.sg/people/you-ve-got-a-friend-in-me-how-to-help-migrant-workers/ 

• https://sg.news.yahoo.com/covid-19-ng-os-delivering-meals-essential-items-to-foreign-workers-at-dormitories-005307817.html 

• https://www.augustman.com/sg/culture/covid-19-help-for-migrant-workers-in-singapore/  

• https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/woman-orders-100-worth-food-foreign-workers-stuck-punggol-dormitory-heres-how-you-can 

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20200414-1045265 

• https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/breakingnews/3142906  

• https://www.bwint.org/cms/singapore-unions-extend-assistance-to-migrant-worker-dormitories-1791  

• https://www.sohu.com/a/390853423_115239   

• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-singapore-migrants/pastor-helps-keep-singapores-migrant-workers-fed-during-covid-19-lockdown-idUSKCN22505D   

• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-singapore-migrants-idUSKCN22505D

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/23/singapore-million-migrant-workers-suffer-as-covid-19-surges-back   

• https://www.sgsme.sg/news/most-construction-firms-able-arrange-food-workers  

• https://republika.co.id/berita/q98etr382/cerita-pastor-bagikan-makanan-ke-pekerja-migran-singapura    

• https://whatareyoudoing.sg/chefs-on-a-mission/

• https://whatareyoudoing.sg/the-amazing-people-and-organisations-helping-communities-in-need/

• https://whatareyoudoing.sg/boots-for-the-walk-not-just-the-talk/

• https://whatareyoudoing.sg/how-volunteers-see-and-meet-the-invisible-needs-of-migrant-workers/

• https://www.ourbetterworld.org/story/migrantworkersduringCOVID/agwo

• https://cityofgood.sg/articles/reverend-samuel-gift-stephen-pvpa/

• https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/pvpa-honours-everyday-heroes

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKMyEDNzRDI

• https://cityofgood.sg/pvpa

• https://www.physiciansweekly.com/singapore-about-turns-on-masks/spread-of-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-in-singapore-9/

• https://saltandlight.sg/news/pastor-who-led-delivery-of-more-than-1-million-meals-to-migrant-workers-receives-award/
   

Launch of Adopt-a-Dorm System

22 April 2020

• https://whatareyoudoing.sg/rev-samuels-dream-team-is-on-a-mission-to-eradicate-poverty/
   

Good Friday Care Meals Distribution

10 April 2020

• https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/foreign-construction-workers-in-flats-may-now-leave-home

• https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/sporeans-give-s345000-just-days-help-foreign-workers-after-covid-19-cases-spike

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_U3qOhILN4 

• https://www.physiciansweekly.com/singapore-about-turns-on-masks/spread-of-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-in-singapore-9/  

2019

Inaugural of the Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach

31 May  2019

• http://www.ag.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AG-Times_047.pdf
  
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