Shalmar, my journey with ElShaddai Centre I am Shalmar from Myanmar. My journey with ElShaddai Centre started when I was enrolled in Year 6 at Prime. Prior to joining ElShaddai Centre, I was studying at a Refugee School which offers education up to level 6. At that school, it required
My name is Ali Mohammed, I came from Afghanistan when I was twenty years old. When I left my country, there was fighting between the government and the Taliban. During the conflict, many people were being killed. My family members too were all killed, and I was left all alone.
In an era where human connection is often lost amidst the digital hustle, Life2Life Table creates an opportunity for authentic, meaningful interaction. This unique initiative aims to bring people together over food and engaging conversation, fostering a sense of community and shared understanding. Life2Life Table invites you to step into
When people inquire about the origins of this work, I find myself recounting a truth that often surprises them: I never intended to embark upon this journey. Yet, as the saying goes, when God calls, He doesn’t merely suggest; He orchestrates. Reflecting on the path that led me here, I
ElShaddai Centre’s holistic approach to community development is well-illustrated through our close engagement with the K family. The family of seven has been in Malaysia for nine years and has faced financial challenges, especially since their father is unable to work due to medical issues. The team has had the
Through the love and dedication of our community workers, we are witnessing holistic life transformation in the Indonesian community. A case in point is Pak W. When his 7-year-old daughter was involved in a motorbike accident at the end of March, our community worker helped to raise funds for the
– Contributed by Angela, a L10 student in ElShaddai Centre Excel Learning Centre, and a former resident of the girls’ shelter After an unexpected and unfortunate incident involving my mother, I found myself living in a shelter. Although I was grateful to have a place to stay, I was also experiencing a
Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP): Visionary Expansion One of the major highlights this year was the expansion of our in-house Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) curriculum to five different locations beyond the first ALP learning centre. This strategic move made education accessible to a greater number of overaged children. The ALP programme
Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime Taking heed from Luke 11:10–13, which speaks on the value of knowledge and self-sufficiency, it dawns on Hoi Yan that if people work hard enough, they
As a Vice-Principal of a primary school in the UK, I get to enjoy a six-week summer holiday each year during the months of July and August. This year, during my summer break, I had the privilege of spending two-and-a-half weeks volunteering in one of El Shaddai’s Learning Centres in
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.
