Bridging worlds
through words.
Bridging worlds
through words.
Migrant Writers of Singapore is a collective of migrant literature enthusiasts. We offer a platform and various activities for migrant artists to develop their talents. Our core values are to serve migrants with integrity and kindness.
MISSION
Migrant Writers of Singapore offers a safe and inclusive platform for all migrants to volunteer and engage in literature and the arts. Our literary events serve to raise awareness on important issues, as well as promote and embrace cultural diversity. We believe that everyone has a gift, hence we aim to create a self-sustaining community and empower migrants to discover their talents, develop a voice and give back to Singapore.
VISION
Weaving connections between migrants and locals using our shared love for literature and the arts; creating an inclusive global community that celebrates every individual’s unique background and experience.
EVENT CALENDAR
EVENT CALENDAR
Browse our recent and upcoming events. We hope to see you there!
CARNIVAL OF POETRY: The Power of Nature
CARNIVAL OF POETRY: The Power of Nature
Basic Video Editing for Mobile with CapCut App
Basic Video Editing for Mobile with CapCut App
FEATURED EVENT
- CARNIVAL OF POETRY: The Power of Nature
- Basic Video Editing for Mobile with CapCut App
- Storytelling Festival: Third Edition
- MIGRANT ARTS FESTIVAL 2024
- CARNIVAL OF POETRY|THEME: LET'S BE SASSY
- LITERARY WALK
- OPEN BORDERS: Stories Have No Boundaries
- Carnival of Poetry: A Kaleidoscope of Voices
- CARNIVAL OF POETRY: The Power of Nature
- Basic Video Editing for Mobile with CapCut App
- Storytelling Festival: Third Edition
- MIGRANT ARTS FESTIVAL 2024
- CARNIVAL OF POETRY|THEME: LET'S BE SASSY
- LITERARY WALK
- OPEN BORDERS: Stories Have No Boundaries
- Carnival of Poetry: A Kaleidoscope of Voices
READ
From group anthologies to solo publications, the migrant writing scene is bursting with stories. Read published works about migrant life in Singapore and download our reading guides to jot your reflections.
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PRESS
- Voices From The Heart
- Voices From The Heart
- Pekerja hijrahan dapat luahkan perasaan & idea dalam bengkel puisi
- Pekerja hijrahan dapat luahkan perasaan & idea dalam bengkel puisi
- Lawyer by day, poet by night
- Lawyer by day, poet by night
- Quickfire Quintet: Ellen Lavilla
- Quickfire Quintet: Ellen Lavilla
- Quickfire Quintet: Marc Nair
- Quickfire Quintet: Marc Nair
- Quickfire Quintet: Sonia Serrenade
- Quickfire Quintet: Sonia Serrenade
- Quickfire Quintet: Julie Ann Tabigne
- Quickfire Quintet: Julie Ann Tabigne
- From a MDW to Author: Jane Dupingay Successfully Launches Her Poetry Collection “Language of My Heart”
- From a MDW to Author: Jane Dupingay Successfully Launches Her Poetry Collection “Language of My Heart”
- Art x Poetry Exhibition: A Journey down the River
- Art x Poetry Exhibition: A Journey down the River
- Storytelling and Mental Wellness
- Storytelling and Mental Wellness
- Mental health festival by Migrant Writers of Singapore, Sing Lit Station to be held on Oct 9
- Mental health festival by Migrant Writers of Singapore, Sing Lit Station to be held on Oct 9
- Reading Migrant Literature
- Reading Migrant Literature
- Caring for Migrant Workers’ mental health together with the Ministry of Manpower
- Caring for Migrant Workers’ mental health together with the Ministry of Manpower
- Maid of poems: She writes poetry to share stories of the lives of migrant workers here
- Maid of poems: She writes poetry to share stories of the lives of migrant workers here
- Verses of Hope: Migrant Literature in Singapore
- Verses of Hope: Migrant Literature in Singapore
- Artist Conversations: Zakir Hossain on Migrant Poetry
- Artist Conversations: Zakir Hossain on Migrant Poetry
- Taking Down Borders: An interview with poet Zakir Hossain Khokan
- Taking Down Borders: An interview with poet Zakir Hossain Khokan
- Is there a space for literary arts in Singapore?
- Is there a space for literary arts in Singapore?
- A Solidarity Beyond Extraordinary Times
- A Solidarity Beyond Extraordinary Times
- "Art for Good": Poetry from Singapore's Migrant Dormitories
- "Art for Good": Poetry from Singapore's Migrant Dormitories
- Can Friendship Be The Future of Migrant-Local Community?
- Can Friendship Be The Future of Migrant-Local Community?
- Poetry From Migrant Workers Shines a Light on Their COVID-19 Plight
- Poetry From Migrant Workers Shines a Light on Their COVID-19 Plight
- Celebration of literary works by migrant workers
- Celebration of literary works by migrant workers
- Inaugural literature festival featuring works by migrant workers held at the National Library
- Inaugural literature festival featuring works by migrant workers held at the National Library
- Open borders & stories beyond boundaries: Yale-NUS hosts reading event on borders and belonging
- Open borders & stories beyond boundaries: Yale-NUS hosts reading event on borders and belonging
- A Creative Outlet for “Invisible” Hands
- A Creative Outlet for “Invisible” Hands
- A book in every worker's bag is this migrant's goal
- A book in every worker's bag is this migrant's goal
- Waxing Poetic: A Bengali Tale in Singapore
- Waxing Poetic: A Bengali Tale in Singapore
- Voices From The Heart
- Voices From The Heart
- Pekerja hijrahan dapat luahkan perasaan & idea dalam bengkel puisi
- Pekerja hijrahan dapat luahkan perasaan & idea dalam bengkel puisi
- Lawyer by day, poet by night
- Lawyer by day, poet by night
- Quickfire Quintet: Ellen Lavilla
- Quickfire Quintet: Ellen Lavilla
- Quickfire Quintet: Marc Nair
- Quickfire Quintet: Marc Nair
- Quickfire Quintet: Sonia Serrenade
- Quickfire Quintet: Sonia Serrenade
OUR PARTNERS
Our work is made possible by the generosity of our partners who have supported migrant writing events and activities over the years.
- Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
- In This Together
- Ministry of Manpower
- One Bag, One Book
- PIS Nur Assyifa