Rev Samuel Gift Stephen: “They are my brothers” (Part 2)

Extract from Author

Reverend Samuel Gift Stephen leaves his Yishun home each day at 9am, going dormitory to dormitory to keep track of what workers need.

Representing the AGWO, he spends 10 to 11.15am having conversations to find out what dry rations and medical kits are lacking, or to uncover yet unknown quarters where other workers are staying. When lunch arrives, he ensures everyone is fed. Then he spends the rest of the day chasing down leads — like word of a Chinatown living quarters where 60 workers are running out of money for meals.

Written by
Serene Goh

Photographed by
Bryan van der Beek

Wednesday,
13 May 2020

Merit Award, Story