Analysis of pre- and post-departure experiences of returnee Ugandan migrant domestic workers from Saudi Arabia

Abstract

In this chapter, the authors explore the wide range of human experiences, both positive and negative, that Ugandan migrant domestic workers (MDWs) encountered before they traveled to Saudi Arabia to participate in international domestic labor. This research consisted of a research sample of 18 people. This included 12 returnee Ugandan migrant workers from Saudi Arabia and 6 key informants who participated in the study. This group of informants included representatives of the Ministries of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, the Ugandan Association of Employment Recruitment Agency, and directors of recruiting companies. The study also investigated a recruitment firm, payment of recruitment fees, passport processing fees, medical examination checkup fees, and contract signing and departure training fees.