Navigating Doha’s Dreams: Filipino Domestic Workers, Sustainable Development, and the Pursuit of a Better Future in Qatar (2000s)
Introduction Picture this: Doha in the early 2000s. A skyline that sparkled with ambition, a testament to Qatar’s explosive growth, all fueled by the engine of globalization. For countless Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), particularly domestic helpers, this was their daily reality. Qatar was riding high on its energy sector, but it wasn’t just about oil