In January, My Brother SG collaborated with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Forward Assurance and Support Team (FAST) officers to organise a curated learning journey for student group Popping the Bubble (PTB). PTB is a student-led project in National University of Singapore (NUS) which seeks to empower healthcare students to understand and serve different marginalised communities better.
The curated learning journey was an orientation and induction before PTB joined us as volunteers at our ground outreaches.
The session was held at the award-winning Leo Dormitory, with a fully equipped gym, a sick bay and face scan gantries. Students had the chance to tour around the dormitory, hear MOM and our sharing, and engage in small-group conversation with a migrant brother.
Healthcare students engaging in conversation with a migrant brother.
At the end of the session, students shared their reflections. They saw how tough it is for migrant brothers to be away from home, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic which has taken a serious toll on their mental health.
Through conversations with FAST officers, they learned that company employers could influence brothers’ welfare. Overall, they were encouraged by the efforts of many helping hands such as MOM and non-governmental organisations involved in the migrant worker community, and were challenged on how they could also contribute.
We are glad that the students gained much insight from the curated learning journey. We hope that it will enhance their volunteering and community service with My Brother SG and nurture them to become compassionate and effective future healthcare providers.
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