FAST is a charity which aims to promote skill training for foreign domestic workers.

Formed in March 2005, FAST works towards providing opportunities for FDWs in Singapore to acquire new skills through training courses conducted by us and our service partners. By participating in developmental courses, we hope that the FDWs will acquire new skills which will help them in their work, as well as enhance their capabilities and lifelong employability.

These courses and training programmes will better equip them for future careers at the end of their employment in Singapore.

 

 

1st FDW Day

5th Dec 2010

One Marina Boulevard Auditorium (NTUC Center)

With the support of Ministry of Manpower, the Lee Foundation and other supporters,   FAST spearheaded the 1st FDW Day which was held on 5 Dec 2010. The purpose of the event was to show appreciation to FDWs for their contributions to our society. It was also to showcase how employers and Singaporeans with  various organizations have supported the FDWs by providing them with learning opportunities to enhance their skills and employability. The Guest of Honour was the Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Manpower Mr Lee Yi Shyan. More than 500 guests including foreign diplomats, training providers, employers, employment agencies, non-profit organizations and FDWs attended the event. FAST and the 7 organizations are keen to continue with this event annually.

SPEECH BY MR LEE YI SHYAN

SPEECH BY MR ANTHONY SIA

2nd FDW Day

2nd FDW Day Held On 4th Dec 2011 at Singapore Polytechnic, Convention Center

FAST led 10 other Non-Government Organizations to hold the 2nd FDW Day on 4 Dec 2011 at Singapore Polytechnic Convention Center. With the support by the Ministry of Manpower, the Lee Foundation, Keppel Corporation Ltd, Grace Management and Consultancy Services and many supporters, the event was held with great success.

The significance of this annual event was to give recognition and appreciation to all of Singapore's FDWs for their contributions to our households. It was to showcase how employers,  Non-Government Organizations and Singaporeans, have worked together to support FDWs by providing them opportunities to learn and grow.

More than 1,200 guests, up from 500 plus in the  last year, attended the event. The occasion was graced by Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Manpower. Foreign diplomats  from Indonesia, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka and United States of America were present. Other guests include employers, employment agents and non-governmental  organizations, FAST approved training providers, employers and families, employment agencies and FDWs. The highlights of the event were cultural performances from various countries by FDWs, ,sharing of success stories. In addition, employer Melissa xx song item, ex-FDW turned Singer Sarah and a cultural dance presented by students of Sembawang Primary School.

SPEECH BY MR TAN CHUAN-JIN

SPEECH BY MR SEAH SENG CHOON