At ElShaddai Centre, the Social Work Department provides comprehensive support across all our services for the grassroot communities we serve. Working closely with all education and community centres, we identify needs to deliver appropriate interventions that promote holistic well-being, ensuring consistent quality support for every person and family we serve.
When I first walked into ElShaddai Refugee Learning Centre, I was a student full of hope,fear, and big dreams that I was even scared to say out loud. I was a young refugee looking for education and also for a place where I could feel safe and accepted. What I
The ElShaddai Advance Vocational Education (EAVE) Program continues to play a transformative role in empowering marginalized and refugee youths with accessible, high-quality education that leads to real opportunities for advancement. In 2025, the program supported 63 learners across multiple academic and vocational pathways—from graduate studies to technical diplomas and certificate
Several key activities this year created meaningful learning experiences and left a lasting impact on our students. The Interschool Public Speaking Competition was an eye-opening experience, allowing students to learn from peers from other schools by observing different speaking styles and approaches. In addition, students gained insight into how formalcompetitions
This year, we observed challenges in students’ consistency in practicing good character, with some within the community taking the school’s provisions for granted. In response, stricter disciplinary measures were implemented to address conduct and academic concerns. Despite these challenges, the school made meaningful progress in holistic education, student well-being, and
This year has been filled with meaningful activities, growth, and memorable milestones for our students and staff. We began with our Poem Competition on 14 May, where poems were selected either by class teachers or by the students themselves. Each class sent three representatives, and a panel of three judges
“Studying at ElShaddai has changed my life in many ways. When I first came here, I felt nervous and insecure about myself. As a refugee, going to school was not easy, and I often worried about my future. At ElShaddai, I found more than just a school; I found a
2025 marked a progressive chapter for ElShaddai Prime. From Orientation Day in January to the Teachers’ Retreat and Youth Camp in December, both teachers and students experienced growth and connection as activities continued to align with ElShaddai’s values. Orientation Day welcomed Year 1 students into a new academic journey. The
Growth and Expansion From its humble beginnings in 2021, the learning centre has shown steady growth in both enrollment and program development. In 2025, the learning centre had expanded to six classes, with a total of 85 students. This consistent increase clearly reflects the growing trust of the community and
JPLC marks the beginning of ElShaddai Learning Centre’s engagement with theIndonesian community from 2018. Since then, a significant number of students are of Indonesia origin. In 2025, we proudly promoted 61 students to ElShaddai primaryschools and sent 65 ofthem to JLPC KG2. Student’s story: “My name is Shomimah, and I
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.
