This archive report was first published on 2 September 2021.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - In a heartwarming tale of kindness and empowerment, a Kenyan domestic worker has started a successful business in her home country, thanks to the favor of her employer in the UAE.
Grace, a young mother from Malindi, Kenya, had been working as a housemaid in Abu Dhabi for several years. Despite the challenges she faced, including being subjected to abuse by her employers, Grace persevered and eventually gained the favor of her current employer, a Sergeant in the police force and his wife, a psychotherapist.
When Grace's employer discovered that she had been struggling to cope with the demands of her job, they took her under their wing and offered her support. They confessed that they had spent a fortune in hospitals in their attempt to conceive, and that's why they had defaulted her payments. This act of kindness not only improved Grace's working conditions but also gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams.
With the financial support of her employer, Grace was able to send money to her family in Kenya and even start a cosmetics shop in her hometown. The business flourished, and she had to employ two assistants to help her run it.
As Grace went to deposit the week's profits at her Co-op Jirani agent, she stumbled upon Diana's mother, whose face glowed with youthful exuberance. Diana, a friend of Grace's, had also been working as a housemaid in Abu Dhabi but had recently quit her job to start a new life in Kenya.
Grace's story is a testament to the power of kindness and empathy in the workplace. Her employer's favor not only improved her working conditions but also gave her the opportunity to start a successful business and improve her life.
