Ghanaian Domestic Worker in Kuwait Shares Her Journey and Life Lessons Abroad
Lorreta Sakyiwaa, a Ghanaian currently working as a house help in Kuwait, recently shared her story in an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa’s “Daily Hustle Worldwide” show.
Lorreta, who hails from the Brong Ahafo Region, lived in Accra – Aunty Aku area before traveling abroad. She first went to Lebanon, where she worked for four years, and later moved to Kuwait, where she has lived and worked for about one and a half years.
According to her, she didn’t receive much support after completing high school.
“My family wanted me to study nursing, but there was no financial support,” she said. “So, I decided to travel abroad to work.”
Lorreta shared that her early life in Ghana was full of struggles. She lived with her aunt at Sunyani New Town, attended Sunyani Methodist Primary and JHS, and later went to OLA Secondary School in Kenyase. After facing challenges with her aunt, she moved to Accra in 2018 to stay with another relative.
In 2019, she got the opportunity to travel to Lebanon to work as a housemaid. However, her experience there was difficult and painful.
“I was accused by my employer of stealing money just four days before I was supposed to return to Ghana,” she recounted. “They sent me to the agency office and later placed me in another house.”
Lorreta said she had been owed about $2,000 in unpaid salary, but when she demanded her money, things turned violent.
“I fought for my salary, but at the airport, my flight left without me. I even got my period right there out of frustration,” she said. “I didn’t send my salary to Ghana because I wanted to collect it before leaving, but they duped me of all my sweat.”
Despite the painful experience in Lebanon, Lorreta remained determined. She later moved to Kuwait, where she says life is better.
“I once worked for a woman and her son,” she explained. “At first, I was scared the son might harm me, but for two years, nothing like that happened. I’m safe here, and I thank God for that.”
Lorreta earns 250 Kuwaiti Dinars (about GHS 15,000) a month — a much better income compared to Lebanon.
“In Lebanon, I was paid $2,000 in total, but here, the salary is more consistent,” she said.
Now 26 years old, she says she feels a deep responsibility toward her family.
“I’m like the breadwinner,” she said. “If I stay in Ghana, it will be hard for all of us. My goal is to help one of my brothers also travel so he can support the family too.”
Lorreta has already built a house in her hometown and is planning to return to Ghana soon to plan her future.
“Traveling abroad is a great thing,” she said. “It’s not easy, but if you’re focused, you can make something for yourself.”
She added that she once tried social media dating, but it didn’t work out.
“He was a friend before we started dating, but things didn’t go well, so I stopped,” she revealed.
Despite the hardships, Lorreta says she’s grateful for how far she’s come.
“I hold a Visa 18 in Kuwait, so I’m legally allowed to work. I can even meet the police without fear,” she said proudly. “Now, I’m planning my next steps — because I’ve suffered, but I’ve also learned a lot.”
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