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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!

MIGRANT LITERATURE FESTIVAL

8 October, 2023

MIGRANT LITERATURE FESTIVAL

8 October, 2023

Voice as a Tool for Public Speaking with Joanne Ongkeko

24 September, 2023

Voice as a Tool for Public Speaking with Joanne Ongkeko

24 September, 2023

FEATURED EVENT

08
10 : 00
Oct
2023
Event - Migrant Lit Festival
24
10 : 00
Sep
2023
Sep 24 MWS Workshop - IG
17
10 : 00
Sep
2023
Sep 17 MWS Workshop - IG
03
19 : 00
Sep
2023
3 Sept MWS Migrant Brothers Workshop - IG
27
10 : 00
Aug
2023
27 Aug MWS Workshop - IG
13
14 : 00
Aug
2023
13 Aug MWS Workshop - IG
23
15 : 00
Jul
2023
CoP Jul
23
10 : 00
Jul
2023
23 Jul MWS Workshop - IG
08
10 : 00
Oct
2023
Event - Migrant Lit Festival
24
10 : 00
Sep
2023
Sep 24 MWS Workshop - IG
17
10 : 00
Sep
2023
Sep 17 MWS Workshop - IG
03
19 : 00
Sep
2023
3 Sept MWS Migrant Brothers Workshop - IG
27
10 : 00
Aug
2023
27 Aug MWS Workshop - IG
13
14 : 00
Aug
2023
13 Aug MWS Workshop - IG
23
15 : 00
Jul
2023
CoP Jul
23
10 : 00
Jul
2023
23 Jul MWS Workshop - IG

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

17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
8 January, 2023
Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Cultural and Fi...
8 January, 2023
Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Cultural and Fi...
12 October, 2022
The inaugural month-long Art x Poetry Exhibition to celebrate the d...
12 October, 2022
The inaugural month-long Art x Poetry Exhibition to celebrate the d...
14 September, 2022
In conjunction with the 'Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Fe...
14 September, 2022
In conjunction with the 'Mental Health Awareness & Wellbeing Fe...
8 September, 2022
Members of the public can now learn more about mental health awaren...
8 September, 2022
Members of the public can now learn more about mental health awaren...
17 October, 2021
Dexter Lok grew an interest in migrant literature after covering th...
17 October, 2021
Dexter Lok grew an interest in migrant literature after covering th...
12 August, 2021
In May 2021, the Ministry of Manpower invited Tzu Chi Singapore to ...
12 August, 2021
In May 2021, the Ministry of Manpower invited Tzu Chi Singapore to ...
17 April, 2021
She came to Singapore more than 25 years ago to earn a better life ...
17 April, 2021
She came to Singapore more than 25 years ago to earn a better life ...
22 February, 2021
From modern skyscrapers to clean households, traces of migrant work...
22 February, 2021
From modern skyscrapers to clean households, traces of migrant work...
18 December, 2020
"In art, people are not defined as 'migrant' or 'local; they're def...
18 December, 2020
"In art, people are not defined as 'migrant' or 'local; they're def...
28 September, 2020
Since the launch of the Migrant Worker Poetry Competition in 2014, ...
28 September, 2020
Since the launch of the Migrant Worker Poetry Competition in 2014, ...
21 September, 2020
With BooksActually closing its physical store and moving online, ho...
21 September, 2020
With BooksActually closing its physical store and moving online, ho...
28 July, 2020
28 July, 2020
9 June, 2020
“Poetry is a luxury we can’t afford” – so said the late minister of...
9 June, 2020
“Poetry is a luxury we can’t afford” – so said the late minister of...
4 June, 2020
I was having yong tau foo with Zakir one Sunday in December 2018. W...
4 June, 2020
I was having yong tau foo with Zakir one Sunday in December 2018. W...
17 May, 2020
The current pandemic has exposed a long overdue, festering blind sp...
17 May, 2020
The current pandemic has exposed a long overdue, festering blind sp...
23 December, 2019
A literature scene of foreign workers penning stories and poems has...
23 December, 2019
A literature scene of foreign workers penning stories and poems has...
22 December, 2019
SINGAPORE - A literature scene here of foreign workers penning stor...
22 December, 2019
SINGAPORE - A literature scene here of foreign workers penning stor...
11 December, 2018
Rea Maac has been living in Singapore since 2010. In the early year...
11 December, 2018
Rea Maac has been living in Singapore since 2010. In the early year...
12 July, 2018
Migrant workers are often seen as “transient” and separate from eve...
12 July, 2018
Migrant workers are often seen as “transient” and separate from eve...
5 December, 2017
Over the course of this week, the sixth Straits Times Causes Week w...
5 December, 2017
Over the course of this week, the sixth Straits Times Causes Week w...
25 September, 2017
In 2003, I left my freelance journalist job in Dhaka for work in Si...
25 September, 2017
In 2003, I left my freelance journalist job in Dhaka for work in Si...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
17 July, 2023
Mekong Review Weekly spotlights participants in the Bridging Worlds...
8 January, 2023
Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Cultural and Fi...
8 January, 2023
Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Cultural and Fi...
12 October, 2022
The inaugural month-long Art x Poetry Exhibition to celebrate the d...
12 October, 2022
The inaugural month-long Art x Poetry Exhibition to celebrate the d...

Upcoming Events

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