All photographs are taken by domestic workers and they are for sale – proceeds will be given to the artists and to domestic workers empowerment initiatives. For a larger view of the picture and to display name of the artist click on it.

“On my way home, I saw a bird on the top of the tree branches, I decided to climb the tree. Later I called my mother and told her what I did, I was so happy!” Agnes.1

“ Basketball, focus and determination will take you to the right direction. I used to always take my children to watch the basketball games back home.” Agnes.3

“ I admired the honeybee; they can produce honey, have a solid organization, be wise and industrious. If you observe them when the flowers begin to bloom, the bee will begin to go out foraging again, I’m like the bee, I came to work abroad, keep working to earn and save money for the future.” Arania.1

“A dove is the symbol for peace, it is an expression for freedom and love, as we see them flying in the sky. I admire them every morning as I feed them.” Arania.2

“These are two tiny and beautiful flowers that grow simply, this flower reminds me always of my two little young daughters of mine.” Arania.3

“ After hard work we need to rest. It is like our seating area back home, my mother and father used to sit on chairs like these, and I would always be there talking to them.” Ayah.1

“ I feel safe and secure when I see the mosque. It’s been 3 years since I converted to Islam. The best way of life for me.” Ayah.2

“ For workers living here abroad, we are the eggs in the nest, just like the eggs need protection and nurture, so do we.” Ayah.3

“I like this photo, it is different and unusual, all the Kuwaiti women like it too. It’s easy to use because it is electrical.” Bea.2

“This was the brides glass she was going to drink from at her wedding. I hope someday I have a wedding this beautiful with these flowers as well.” Bea.3

“Living far from my family is not easy. Despite all the hardship and trials, I am still here, standing alone, with my courage and inspiration to make my dreams come true.” Charito.1

“A photography walk in the park here. This is not my hobby, but it is a special skill that I have discovered in my self.” Charito.3

“Birds have freedom. They fly in the sky with no limits. I wish such a freedom for my life.” Delia.1

“My inspiration. The Kuwait Towers always refreshes my memory, and serves as a reminder to me. I visited this place with friends who are still here with me and friends who have left.” Delia.2

“ Family. The reason we leave our homes, the reason we work across the world, to give them a better life.” Glemarie.1

“This is my friends birthday celebration at Messila beach. I am happy that we have the chance to celebrate all our special occasions together within our community even though we are abroad and far from home.” Jeffe.3

“We do this once a week when we go on our day off. We do it for fun and exercise, it is like Zumba. We do it to stay healthy and fit. It’s nice to get together and do something as a whole group and community.” Jeffe.1

“We are giving thanks and prayer to God before we eat the food. This is our religion, we always give a prayer together before eating, we have to thank God for what we have and for our blessings.” Jeffe.2

“The native dance of Mindanao, Philippines. When I see this in the church in Kuwait, I remember I am not alone here, they are my family.”

“Every morning, I go for a 30 minute walk around the house for exercise. I always bring food with me and feed this same cat. I didn’t have food this time, that’s why he’s a little angry.” Lani.3

“I feel so happy when I see the church group singing. Especially when I see the Filipino kids in the church, it reminds me of my children back home.” Maria.1

“On my day off, we went to celebrate my birthday and my friends birthday at Pizza Hut. One of our friends baked us a big home made cake to celebrate.” Maria.2

“It gives me peace whenever I am by the beach. My house was next to the beach is Philippines, I used to play with my kids and swim with them all the time before I left.” Maria.3