This is how a domestic helper in Singapore earned a degree while cleaning homes full-time. And changed her life forever.
Backstory - Meet Siti Mujiati
She grew up in a village where girls rarely finish school. Her dream? Becoming a teacher. Her reality? Dropping out young to support her family.
Sacrifice - Siti left her Kids and came to Singapore (in 2012)
Job title- Domestic Helper | Goal- Send money home | Dream? Buried... for now.
The Spark- Aidha
Meet Aidha, an NGO teaching helpers about finance and entrepreneurship. A two-hour Sunday class sparked something big….“What if I could study again?”
The Double-Hectic, Non-stop Life
By day: Washing, cleaning, cooking. By night: Online lectures, exams, and assignments. No days off. No excuses. Just Spirit and Strength.
Hard Work Wins
In 2021…. Siti earned her Bachelor's Degree in English Literature. From Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia’s Open University.
Singapore’s Evolving
1000+ helpers are quietly upgrading in Singapore Learning English. Building businesses. Chasing dreams behind closed doors.
Siti’s Words
“We can rewrite our stories”, “Even if we start as a helper, we don’t have to end there.”
What’s in India?
Underprivileged & Low-income groups suffer in chasing their dreams
Why India still has more Underprivileged sectors?
Education, Money, Responsibilities, Opportunities, Resources, Family. No Education = No Opportunity/ Money/ Resources. No Opportunity = Includes in Low-Income-Group