OUR PLACE IS HERE

Porticus

Sharing the story of the UK’S Silenced workforce

Migrant domestic workers are brought to the UK to work as cleaners, nannies and housekeepers in family homes. They make up 31% of the domestic workforce. Yet, most are without basic workers’ rights such as minimum wage or sick pay, many forced to work long hours in difficult conditions, vulnerable to abuse.

We created Our Place is Here to uplift the voices of migrant domestic workers and build solidarity. Through co-creation workshops, a feature documentary, digital and media partnerships, content creation including podcasts and social videos, a zine, and a program of events - we aimed to build community and shine a light on their stories with a wider audience.

After the project, 70% of domestic workers reported feeling ‘very supported’. Our audience had a 21% increase in being ‘very aware’ of migrant domestic workers experiences. The campaign For me personally, it was an honour to share the stories of some of the most inspiring women I have ever met.

A collage of four photographs featuring diverse individuals in urban and natural settings, with a message promoting community and belonging, and the text 'Our Place Is Here' and 'Belonging Is Power'.
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A person with a bun hairstyle sitting on a bus, looking out the window at a city street during sunset, with rain droplets on the window.
Collage with blue and orange text and images emphasizing themes of domestic work, women's rights, migration, and community connection, including photos of women, protest signs, a clock, kitchen items, and a large tree illustration.
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A woman wearing a light pink hoodie with purple text and a festive elf hat, dancing and smiling at a holiday gathering. In the background, other women are also wearing festive hats and hoodies, with Christmas decorations visible.
Panel of three people participating in a discussion at an event, with one person speaking into a microphone. Two women are wearing pink hoodies with purple text. The background is a dark wall.
A poster with a collage of images about domestic workers' rights and immigration, in yellow and black tones, with various texts advocating for humane treatment and fair campaigns.
A scrapbook page with a written story about moving to the UK, a photo of a woman holding a poster, and a collage of words, images, and decorations. The collage includes the words "Welcome," "walk in comfort," "WITH," and "Community lives here," along
A two-page spread with the left page containing a written story titled 'Beyond Myself' and a small photograph of a person holding posters, with the word 'CIELO' lit above their head. The right page displays a collage of green and pink images, illustr

AiAi Studios / ASE Productions / daikon* / GAL-DEM /  Purpose / Filipino Domestic Workers Association / Kalayaan / Kanlungan / The Voice of Domestic Workers