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The Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) (Chinese: 外籍劳工中心, Malay: Pusat Pekerja Asing) is a bipartite effort between the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) to improve the welfare of migrant workers in Singapore.

Since establishment in April 2009, MWC has managed to reach out to almost 150,000 workers through our outreach efforts and assisted more than 4,500 migrant worker dispute cases ranging from salary arrears to work injury, food and shelter.

Objectives
MWC aims to promote responsible employment practices among employers, educate migrant workers on their employment rights, and enhance the social support infrastructure to help them better integrate into the Singapore society.

Mission
To champion fair employment practices and the well-being of migrant workers in Singapore through:
 * Promoting equitable employment practices and as well as awareness of migrant workers' employment related rights
 * Providing interim humanitarian assistance and aid for distresses migrant workers
 * Promoting social integration through the provision of social support networks and structures

Our Services
Migrant workers seeking assistance can call 6536 2692 for help or visit MWC at 62 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218352.
 * 1) We cater for subsistence, shelter and other immediate needs  of needy or distress migrant workers
 * 2) We provide advice and assistance to migrant workers seeking remedies against unfair employment practice
 * 3) We facilitate social acceptance and integration through outreach activities, community engagement,advocacy and public education

Migrant Worker Assistance Fund (MWAF)
Set up in 2012 to raise and provide funds to migrant workers in Singapore for emergency humanitarian assistance, the Migrant Workers’ Assistance Fund (MWAF), a joint initiative of SNEFand NTUC, hopes to offer sustained and increased assistance to migrant workers in distress. Assistance approved by the Fund’s board of trustees may take several forms:
 * 1) Interim accommodation and/or food
 * 2) Medical and/or repatriation payments for necessary cases
 * 3) Aid in case and/or kind to the next-of-kin of migrant workers who have died due to work-related accidents or other reasons to be considered on a case-by-case basis
 * 4) Subsidised or discounted enrichment or upgrading courses to promote the harmonious co-existence between migrant workers and locals, leading to increased productivity and inclusive growth for all
 * 5) Any other purpose consistent with the objectives of protecting the rights and/or promoting the well-being of migrant workers in Singapore as approved by the Fund’s board of trustees.

Set-up of Penjuru Recreation Centre
The Penjuru Recreation Centre (Penjuru RC) was launched at MWC’s International Migrant’s Day Celebration 2012.

The Penjuru RC was officially opened by Guest-of-Honour Ms Foo Mee Har, Member of Parliament for West Coast GRC, and witnessed by special guest Mr Yeo Guat Kwang, Chairman of MWC. The space, created specifically for foreign workers' recreation, relaxation and leisure, is aimed to be the main recreation area for the more than 20,000 workers who live in and near the area and will be home to MWC's year-long calendar of migrant worker leisure and recreational activities.

As the recreation centre's main programming partner, MWC will keep migrant workers entertained through its leisure and recreational programming for the upcoming year such as screenings of movies, live telecasts of various international sporting events that are of interest to the foreign workers, variety concerts, and other recreational activities.

Set-up of the Dormitory Association of Singapore Limited
On 17 December 2012, the Dormitories Association of Singapore Limited (DASL), comprising are presentation of more than 70% of the industry, was officially launched.

Established on 18 September 2012, the DASL aims to improve the standards of living for foreign workers and ensure that workers have better living environments.Under the guidance of the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC), the first phase of work, a set of benchmark standards for the industry, was rolled out. The pledging ceremony saw the Council of the Association commit to the DASL’s Foundational Benchmark Standards,developed after close consultations with MWC, government agencies and industry leaders, to promote industry consistency and improved practices. The second phase of work will focus on ensuring the needs of our foreign workforce are met with quality-standard dormitories.

What the future holds
Going forward, MWC will double its capacity to be better able to help and reach out to more migrant workers.

MWC is moving its head office to larger premises in Serangoon Road and setting up a new help-centre in Geylang which will expand its range of services, and constructing the first welfare-and-help-centre for migrant fishermen.