Many Malaysians question why refugee families continue to enter Malaysia despite the absence of legal status, restricted rights, and the potential for arrest or detention. In most cases, their movement is driven by urgent protection needs. These individuals and families are fleeing armed conflict, political persecution, ethnic cleansing, or other
Dear Friends and Supporters, We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in ElShaddai Centre’s journey of service and impact. Community Development is our newest service arm dedicated to empowering diaspora communities and fostering lasting transformation across our communities. Why Community Hubs Matter In an increasingly fragmented world, having
The Refugee Community Support Workers Course has been carefully designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to support refugees and migrants in meaningful, ethical, and empowering ways, grounded in the local context. The inaugural cohort is made up of eight trusted focal persons within their communities—individuals
Hidaya was living in an abusive situation in Kuala Terengganu. After police intervention, family members began threatening her and her children. Out of fear, she followed a friend to Ampang by bus and stayed with her for a week. A few days after arriving in Ampang, Hidaya realised that all
Tawi Kim, ElShaddai Centre’s outstanding top achiever in the 2025 IGCSE results with an incredible 1 A and 4 As, is nothing short of inspirational! Tawi’s remarkable achievements not only highlight her impressive abilities but also serve as a beacon of inspiration to everyone around her. Here’s her story: My
This year, ElShaddai Sabah continues to expand experiencing both challenges and meaningful progress. From growing student enrolments to new partnerships and volunteer-led community programs, our learning centres and the committed teachers who work there have steadilyimproved in 2025. The ElShaddai Sabah team launched a new learning centre, Kumbang Learning Centre.
The wellness centre is a space dedicated to addressing the basic health needs of our staff, students and their community. With very limited access to healthcare services especially for the undocumented, every bit of intervention helps. A small team of care givers with occasional volunteers manages the place. We maintain
Community Care Initiatives The Kajang Project reflects ElShaddai Centre’s vision of “restoring dignity andequipping for the future through education and care”, offering holistic support to refugees and stateless individuals, with a growing and significant impact among refugees, especially the Arab communities in Kajang. Through integrated education,empowerment, and community-care initiatives, the
ElShaddai has been actively engaging with the Afghan communities in Ampang since 2013. From mobile clinics to online classes; from setting up social enterprises like the sewing centre, gemstone craft and Life2Life table to uplifting the quality of education in the Afghan Learning Centre; from awareness training to mental health
“Ariel was once our student but stopped school last year. About three months ago, I met Ariel and his mother at the Indonesian Embassy. Ariel recognised me immediately and came over to greet me. He and his mother were distressed because they had been scammed. They were supposed to collect
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.
