Who are we?
The Center for Migrant Advocacy – Philippines is an advocacy group that promotes the rights of overseas Filipinos, land or sea-based migrant workers, Filipino immigrants and their families. The center helps to improve the economic, social and political conditions of migrant Filipino families everywhere through policy advocacy, information dissemination, networking, capability-building and direct assistance.
Are you an OFW or a family member of an OFW?
Check the list of information you should know before you apply for work abroad. A returning OFW and members of their families may also avail of different programs and services offered by the Philippine government.
How can you help?
Report abuse
If you know of a family member, friend or an OFW who is in need of direct assistance, aid, crisis response or any other kind of support please report it to CMA. Report it here.
Become a Volunteer
You can get involved today by becoming a volunteer. Sign up and you will be joining a group of change-makers, a network strong enough to impact positive change in the lives of migrant workers and their families.
Advocacy
You can help raise awareness and promote the rights and welfare of OFWs and their families by speaking and writing about migrants’ rights. Become a CMA advocate today!
Recent Causes
Manifesto on Engaging as Local Migration Governance Structures in Migration & Development
Manifesto on Engaging as Local Migration Governance Structures in M&D This manifesto is a living document, shaped by the ongoing struggles and aspirations of Filipino migrants and their advocates. We commit to advancing a migration governance system that is rights-based, inclusive, and effective – one that truly serves the Overseas Filipino Workers and their families…
Policy Brief: Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals vis-à-vis Migration & Development
Policy Brief: Localization of the Sustainable Development Goals vis-à-vis Migration & Development CMA was joined by leaders from OFW Family Circles (OFCs) from NCR, Regions 1, 3, 4a, 5, 6, and 7 during the consultation held in November 2024 in relation to the localization of the Sustainable Development Goals vis-a-vis Migration and Development. One of…
Building Bridges & Uniting Stakeholders
Building Bridges and Uniting Stakeholders A paper detailing issues to address and ways forward for national, regional and local governments, migrants, and other stakeholders in the name of committed migration governance. Partners including social structures from regions in Luzon, Visayas, BARMM, and Mindanao, local governments, government agencies, and other stakeholders convened in February 2024 to…
Become a Volunteer
With the aim of helping as many people as possible, we always lack enthusiastic volunteers. Please contact us for more info.
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