Our four community hubs, Berkeley Community Centre, Ampang Community Centre, Indonesian Community Centre, and Kajang Community Centre, serve as safe and welcoming spaces where people can gather and feel supported. These centres offer a trusted environment for connection, learning, and meaningful community engagement. We run empowerment programs that equip individuals
The Social Work Department took the initiative to address a growing concern among teenagers and adolescents in our education centres regarding vaping. Reports surfaced that several students were actively using vape devices. After conducting a survey, the team discovered significant misconceptions. Some students believed vaping made them look “cool,” while
This year, the Social Work Department hosted Breaking Chains: the Porn Addiction Workshop, a series designed to bring awareness and help break addictive patterns among teens and adolescent boys in the community. More than 60 participants attended the sessions, which were developed in response to growing concerns fromcommunity members that
Every year on the 20th of June, World Refugee Day is celebrated globally. The Embrace Campaign by ElShaddai Centre this year aims to inspire more individuals to take positive action towards creating a more welcoming and inclusive society. Ultimately, we want to encourage people to be part of the movement
ElShaddai Centre had the privilege of visiting Pin Hwa School on 26th April 2024 to speak to their students about statelessness as a critical issue. This event was part of our wider Embrace campaign in sync with World Refugee Day, sought to raise awareness and enhance the young minds’ knowledge
In 2023, we started a Student Wellness Program to educate our students on topics related to their adolescent growth and development, about cultivating healthy well-being outside of their academic studies, focusing on physical, emotional, and mental health. These topics include Friendship and Conflict, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Emotional
On October 13, 2022, a child protection training session was held at the Elshaddai Jalan Pasar Learning Center under the direction of Anabella and Sofia, our own social workers. 72 of the 81 students who are enrolled at the centre participated in the training. It was the pupils’ first training
Three years ago, we started the shelter project for refugee women and children at risk in partnership with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). When this invitation was extended to our organisation, we saw it as an opportunity to grow in our capacity to better serve the refugee community
When ElShaddai Centre was set up some 14 years ago, the vision of the founding leaders had been one which is for the long term, committed to bring about hope and support for the displaced community with continuous improvements as we go along. As much as a company is not
The JCIM Sustainable Development Award 2022 was held on 17th September 2022 at the Ascott Gurney Penang Hotel. ElShaddai Centre received the “Goal 4 Quality Education” award and was named the “Best of the Best Project,” distinguishing itself from other social impact organizations. The distinguished “Best of the Best Project”
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.
