From debt and abuse to running for strength: How this Filipino expat empowers women, supports businesses through sport
Dubai: When Eden Uy Silvio started running, she thought she was simply trying to get away; away from debt, fear, and pain of an abusive relationship. With every kilometre, the Filipino expatriate has realised that running could take her places, but it could not allow her to outrun what she was carrying inside. “Running taught me that some things aren't meant to be escaped, they must be faced,”…
Dubai: Eden Uy Silvio, a Filipino expatriate living in the UAE since 2008, has transformed her life through running and empowers women and supports businesses. Initially, she saw running as a means to escape her abusive relationship, debt, and fear. However, she soon realized that running could not erase the pain, but rather taught her to confront her issues.
Silvio co-founded 3F Striders in 2014, a running and triathlon community that provides free coaching and supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. The group also collaborates with the Philippine Consulate to organize events encouraging Filipinos to stay active and connected. Silvio's journey in the UAE has taught her resilience, adaptability, and the importance of faith and support from others.
For her, running is not just about finishing the race, but about finding strength, encouraging others, and building healthier communities.
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