A single mother of three, Natasha spent many years working in F&B before deciding to change careers and challenge herself in a completely new field. Through DOT, she received guidance while developing her home-based business and later explored new employment opportunities. She eventually transitioned into interior design, where she is still learning and building experience. For Natasha, change is about investing in herself, embracing new beginnings and showing her children that it is never too late to start over. She hopes to build a stable future while continuing to grow, learn and become someone she can be proud of.

When Jansline, a single mother of three children with special needs, was first referred to DOT, she felt alone, overwhelmed and "messy" in her own words. Through DOT programmes and a community of women, she has grown into someone who describes herself as comfortable and confident in daily life. She shares what she learns in class with her children so that the whole family quarrels less and communicates more. 

The Great Eastern team runs workplace digital literacy classes with DOT women and describes the experience as deeply meaningful. Week after week, they watched participants juggle family responsibilities yet still show up hungry to learn. Over time, strangers became a group that learned and grew together, building trust and courage to ask questions, open up about life challenges and share personal aspirations in a safe environment. 

Over four years with DOT, Angelia has moved from trainer to trainer-of-trainers and curriculum developer. She's seen women shift from defining everything as "get a job" to expanding their visions of what life can be. She treasures the small moments — like a child seeing their mother's vision board — that light up the room, and believes in the power of community: women growing together, supporting one another as they move forward.