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!
FEATURED EVENT
08
10 : 00
Oct
2023
- MIGRANT LITERATURE FESTIVAL
24
10 : 00
Sep
2023
- Voice as a Tool for Public Speaking with Joanne Ongkeko
17
10 : 00
Sep
2023
- Smartphone Videography with Nicholas Chee
03
19 : 00
Sep
2023
- ক্যারিয়ার ডেভেলপমেন্ট ওয়ার্কশপ (Career Development Workshop) with Dr Mashiur Rahman
27
10 : 00
Aug
2023
- Make Your Own Zine! with Worms
13
14 : 00
Aug
2023
- Design Anywhere with Charmaine Lee
23
15 : 00
Jul
2023
- Carnival of Poetry: We Belong
23
10 : 00
Jul
2023
- From Inspiration to Publication with Claire Betita de Guzman
08
10 : 00
Oct
2023
- MIGRANT LITERATURE FESTIVAL
24
10 : 00
Sep
2023
- Voice as a Tool for Public Speaking with Joanne Ongkeko
17
10 : 00
Sep
2023
- Smartphone Videography with Nicholas Chee
03
19 : 00
Sep
2023
- ক্যারিয়ার ডেভেলপমেন্ট ওয়ার্কশপ (Career Development Workshop) with Dr Mashiur Rahman
27
10 : 00
Aug
2023
- Make Your Own Zine! with Worms
13
14 : 00
Aug
2023
- Design Anywhere with Charmaine Lee
23
15 : 00
Jul
2023
- Carnival of Poetry: We Belong
23
10 : 00
Jul
2023
- From Inspiration to Publication with Claire Betita de Guzman
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
- Quickfire Quintet: Ellen Lavilla
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
- Quickfire Quintet: Ellen Lavilla
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
- Quickfire Quintet: Marc Nair
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
- Quickfire Quintet: Marc Nair
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
- Quickfire Quintet: Sonia Serrenade
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
- Quickfire Quintet: Sonia Serrenade
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
- Quickfire Quintet: Julie Ann Tabigne
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
- Quickfire Quintet: Julie Ann Tabigne
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
- From a MDW to Author: Jane Dupingay Successfully Launches Her Poetry Collection “Language of My Heart”
8 January, 2023
Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Cultural and Fi...
- From a MDW to Author: Jane Dupingay Successfully Launches Her Poetry Collection “Language of My Heart”
8 January, 2023
Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Cultural and Fi...
- Art x Poetry Exhibition: A Journey down the River
12 October, 2022
The inaugural month-long Art x Poetry Exhibition to celebrate the d...
- Art x Poetry Exhibition: A Journey down the River
12 October, 2022
The inaugural month-long Art x Poetry Exhibition to celebrate the d...
- Storytelling and Mental Wellness
14 September, 2022
In conjunction with the 'Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Fe...
- Storytelling and Mental Wellness
14 September, 2022
In conjunction with the 'Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Fe...
- Mental health festival by Migrant Writers of Singapore, Sing Lit Station to be held on Oct 9
8 September, 2022
Members of the public can now learn more about mental health awaren...
- Mental health festival by Migrant Writers of Singapore, Sing Lit Station to be held on Oct 9
8 September, 2022
Members of the public can now learn more about mental health awaren...
- Reading Migrant Literature
17 October, 2021
Dexter Lok grew an interest in migrant literature after covering th...
- Reading Migrant Literature
17 October, 2021
Dexter Lok grew an interest in migrant literature after covering th...
- Caring for Migrant Workers’ mental health together with the Ministry of Manpower
12 August, 2021
In May 2021, the Ministry of Manpower invited Tzu Chi Singapore to ...
- Caring for Migrant Workers’ mental health together with the Ministry of Manpower
12 August, 2021
In May 2021, the Ministry of Manpower invited Tzu Chi Singapore to ...
- Maid of poems: She writes poetry to share stories of the lives of migrant workers here
17 April, 2021
She came to Singapore more than 25 years ago to earn a better life ...
- Maid of poems: She writes poetry to share stories of the lives of migrant workers here
17 April, 2021
She came to Singapore more than 25 years ago to earn a better life ...
- Verses of Hope: Migrant Literature in Singapore
22 February, 2021
From modern skyscrapers to clean households, traces of migrant work...
- Verses of Hope: Migrant Literature in Singapore
22 February, 2021
From modern skyscrapers to clean households, traces of migrant work...
- Artist Conversations: Zakir Hossain on Migrant Poetry
18 December, 2020
"In art, people are not defined as 'migrant' or 'local; they're def...
- Artist Conversations: Zakir Hossain on Migrant Poetry
18 December, 2020
"In art, people are not defined as 'migrant' or 'local; they're def...
- Taking Down Borders: An interview with poet Zakir Hossain Khokan
28 September, 2020
Since the launch of the Migrant Worker Poetry Competition in 2014, ...
- Taking Down Borders: An interview with poet Zakir Hossain Khokan
28 September, 2020
Since the launch of the Migrant Worker Poetry Competition in 2014, ...
- Is there a space for literary arts in Singapore?
21 September, 2020
With BooksActually closing its physical store and moving online, ho...
- Is there a space for literary arts in Singapore?
21 September, 2020
With BooksActually closing its physical store and moving online, ho...
- A Solidarity Beyond Extraordinary Times
28 July, 2020
- A Solidarity Beyond Extraordinary Times
28 July, 2020
- "Art for Good": Poetry from Singapore's Migrant Dormitories
9 June, 2020
“Poetry is a luxury we can’t afford” – so said the late minister of...
- "Art for Good": Poetry from Singapore's Migrant Dormitories
9 June, 2020
“Poetry is a luxury we can’t afford” – so said the late minister of...
- Can Friendship Be The Future of Migrant-Local Community?
4 June, 2020
I was having yong tau foo with Zakir one Sunday in December 2018. W...
- Can Friendship Be The Future of Migrant-Local Community?
4 June, 2020
I was having yong tau foo with Zakir one Sunday in December 2018. W...
- Poetry From Migrant Workers Shines a Light on Their COVID-19 Plight
17 May, 2020
The current pandemic has exposed a long overdue, festering blind sp...
- Poetry From Migrant Workers Shines a Light on Their COVID-19 Plight
17 May, 2020
The current pandemic has exposed a long overdue, festering blind sp...
- Celebration of literary works by migrant workers
23 December, 2019
A literature scene of foreign workers penning stories and poems has...
- Celebration of literary works by migrant workers
23 December, 2019
A literature scene of foreign workers penning stories and poems has...
- Inaugural literature festival featuring works by migrant workers held at the National Library
22 December, 2019
SINGAPORE - A literature scene here of foreign workers penning stor...
- Inaugural literature festival featuring works by migrant workers held at the National Library
22 December, 2019
SINGAPORE - A literature scene here of foreign workers penning stor...
- Open borders & stories beyond boundaries: Yale-NUS hosts reading event on borders and belonging
11 December, 2018
Rea Maac has been living in Singapore since 2010. In the early year...
- Open borders & stories beyond boundaries: Yale-NUS hosts reading event on borders and belonging
11 December, 2018
Rea Maac has been living in Singapore since 2010. In the early year...
- A Creative Outlet for “Invisible” Hands
12 July, 2018
Migrant workers are often seen as “transient” and separate from eve...
- A Creative Outlet for “Invisible” Hands
12 July, 2018
Migrant workers are often seen as “transient” and separate from eve...
- A book in every worker's bag is this migrant's goal
5 December, 2017
Over the course of this week, the sixth Straits Times Causes Week w...
- A book in every worker's bag is this migrant's goal
5 December, 2017
Over the course of this week, the sixth Straits Times Causes Week w...
- Waxing Poetic: A Bengali Tale in Singapore
25 September, 2017
In 2003, I left my freelance journalist job in Dhaka for work in Si...
- Waxing Poetic: A Bengali Tale in Singapore
25 September, 2017
In 2003, I left my freelance journalist job in Dhaka for work in Si...
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
