Mariam Macapudi, the True Symbol of Skilled and Non-Skilled Workers

Mariam Macapudi, the True Symbol of Skilled and Non-Skilled Workers

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have developed the true sense of unity and liaison in improving each other’s grave situation. It is undeniably true that the COVID-19 disease hit each individual differently. Things may run from best to good for the people who were prepared for any economic crisis.

However, for those unprepared, their situation became more complicated day by day, together with the implemented strict protocols of the government. It is at these times that we need other people’s help.

Our fellow Overseas Filipino Workers and Kababayans, who reside in Kuwait, are among the affected people in this health crisis. Especially to those working employees, the “No Work, No Pay Situation” during the implemented total lockdown pushed a challenge to their pockets.

Many of our Kababayans experienced financial crisis for their expenses on their daily needs and essential commodities. Despite the Amnesty program and repatriation programs, many of our fellow Filipinos in Kuwait faced the eyes of hunger and financial breakdown.

In these dark times, our Almighty God never fails to touch the hearts of many kind individuals who employed their efforts and sacrifices for others’ sake. One of these people is Mariam Macapudi, the President of the Filipino Association of Secretaries of Employment Agencies in Kuwait (FIL-ASEAK).

Mariam became a beacon of hope for many. She did not hesitate to extend her hand to those in need, working tirelessly to bridge the gap between government programs and the actual needs of the affected workers. Through her leadership, FIL-ASEAK initiated several relief programs that directly benefited stranded and struggling OFWs.

It was Mariam’s compassion and strong sense of community that allowed her to mobilize resources and reach out to different stakeholders. She coordinated donation drives, lobbied for support from employers and private institutions, and personally ensured that the aid reached the most vulnerable.

Mariam didn’t stop at giving financial or material aid. She also provided emotional and moral support by organizing online counseling and motivational sessions, helping many OFWs cope with the stress and uncertainty they were facing. Her efforts gave not just food or cash, but also hope—something priceless during those trying times.

Her initiatives included the distribution of hygiene kits, grocery packs, and prepaid phone cards, so that stranded workers could still communicate with their loved ones. Mariam believed that connection is vital to survival, especially for those far away from their families.

In collaboration with the Philippine Embassy and other Filipino organizations, Mariam made sure that no OFW felt alone. She listened to their stories, documented their needs, and used these testimonies to push for more structured aid programs.

Mariam’s sense of leadership was not fueled by obligation but by genuine care and love for her fellow Filipinos. Her name became known in many OFW communities—not just as a leader, but as a true “Ate” or older sister who could be relied on during tough times.

What made Mariam stand out was her consistency. Even when the lockdowns began to ease, she remained active. She didn’t stop just because the crisis was no longer on the front page of the news. Mariam knew that recovery would take time, and she committed herself to being present through every phase of that journey.

Indeed, Mariam Macapudi exemplified the strength, resilience, and bayanihan spirit of the Filipino. Her work reminds us that during the darkest times, it is compassion and solidarity that shine the brightest. Through Mariam’s tireless efforts, many lives were touched, uplifted, and forever changed.

Let us remember and honor people like Mariam, whose actions have created lasting impacts and whose name has become synonymous with hope and humanity for OFWs in Kuwait.

With a heart of gold and sincere dedication for our Kababayans, she led many foods and financial distribution programs conducted not only for the organization’s members but also to our fellow Kababayans. Many people adored her perseverance in assisting many people financially and emotionally by giving them hope and support.

 Aside from her unceasing donations, she also contributed to raising health awareness and sharing COVID-19 updates within the Filipino community. She significantly played her responsibility and role as a Filipino resident in Kuwait and as a reliable Kababayan to the Filipino community. She is an excellent example for everyone that no matter who you are, we have the duty to respond to the needs of the community and other people. For it is only through unification that we can completely overcome the challenge of the COVID-19 crisis.

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