For refugees adapting to life in a new country like Malaysia, language plays a vital role in building connections, forming relationships, and integrating into society. To support this, we offer online adult English classes. These classes cater to different proficiency levels and focus on practical conversational skills rather than academic
After years of working with children from underserved communities, we’ve observed that many have experienced significant trauma growing up. This trauma impacts not only their academic performance but also their sense of self and overall well-being. To address this, we introduced a support group program designed to help students develop
When Amy arrived at the shelter with Jazz, she was unsure of her next steps. Over time, she discovered her passion for cooking and became the cook for the shelter’s catering and bakery services. She also serves as the shelter’s caretaker, contributing significantly to the community.
Fatimah had no clear direction for her future, frequently changing jobs without a dream to pursue. After joining the shelter, she discovered her love for working with children and began teaching at ElShaddai’s school. Although she has since resettled in another country, she is determined to become a teacher in
Jazz faced challenges in managing her emotions after a deeply traumatic event. She especially struggled to accept her baby, despite loving her deeply. With counselling and companionship, Jazz was able to heal, come to terms with her past, and focus on building a future with her child. Today, she is
Living without access to basic human rights presents immense challenges for underserved communities in Malaysia. In times of need, ElShaddai Centre steps in to provide financial assistance to individuals and families facing hardship. In 2024, our efforts have extended to 40 families, offering critical support to 74 adults and 99
In 2024, the activities and work done by the case management team have been challenging yet fruitful. It is the outcome of effective teamwork and communication. Through the work, individuals, families and communities are being reached while each of them has its own needs and complexity. For every case, we
Closed Case Active Case Total Female 39 81 120 Male 16 19 35 Total 55 100 Our commitment to safeguarding individuals, families, and communities at risk involves a comprehensive case management approach, spanning rescue and relief, intervention, and development phases, supported by consistent follow-up. We also provide safe placements for
“I want to thank you specially for preparing this friendly course which is very enjoyable and relaxing for me. For me, Hope Group is a session that I attend eagerly every Friday. Likewise, the facilitators who are with us are very polite and are willing listen to us and our
2024 has been an exciting year for the work of community advocacy at ElShaddai Centre. While strengthening existing programs and partnerships from last year, new initiatives have also been launched to address the unique challenges and amplify the strengths of various diaspora community changes. Topic Target Audience No. of Participants
We are endorsed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Malaysia. We provide 4 core services to the communities.
Help the marginalized and displaced families to rebuild their lives. The effect of the pandemic has been devastating for our whole society, especially to the most vulnerable among us. The families ElShaddai Centre work with are now seeking to rebuild their lives with dignity.
