What Does Justice Look Like?

Although it was difficult and heartbreaking to leave her family behind in Indonesia, Siti left for her new career as a Domestic Helper in Hong Kong with hope for a better future. Little did she know that what was waiting for her was unexpected abuse from her new employers! This escalated week by week, from sleeping on the floor to having household gadgets thrown at her at random, which made her feel powerless and frightened for her life.

Seeking help from her employment agent proved to be futile and left her feeling belittled and deeply disappointed. She did not know who to turn to - when it seemed like a miracle, and her sister introduced her to Christian Action to seek help and protection.

When Siti first arrived at the Migrant Domestic Worker’s shelter, she was very nervous, knowing she had court cases pending at the Labour Department and meetings at the Labour Tribunal. To make that process a little easier we covered all of Siti’s transportation and visa expenses while her case was being worked out. She also joined in activities and outings and quickly formed new, supportive friendships with the other Indonesian ladies in the shelter. To help her to deal with her trauma, we arranged counsellors to ease her pain and help her learn to forgive.

When Siti left us, she was a self-assured young woman, and her melancholy started to give way to hope and optimism. She was able to return home thanks to the kind assistance of our donors, but her legal case is still in progress and we are working to achieve justice and compensation for her.

Though today it may be difficult to find clarity on the topic of injustice, the Bible is not silent—and it’s the best place to start to understand God’s heart on the issue. I encourage you to rise up and speak out against the injustices the vulnerable have to endure.

Hosea 12:6 But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.