Hay’s Story Hay, a 17-year-old girl from Myanmar, was referred to our shelter after enduring years of verbal and physical abuse at home. As the only daughter among three brothers, she endured constant conflicts, which intensified when she expressed her desire to study and have her own room, a room
Maggi: Initially, Maggi was too scared to recount her story and struggled with suicidal thoughts. Through counselling, therapy, and companionship, she gained the strength to testify in court about her experience. She has since been resettled in another country and is now thriving. Martha and Mary: When Martha and Mary
In 2024, we achieved immeasurable progress across several key areas: rescue high-risk cases, support education and self-development, provide counselling and rehabilitation and implementing programs that empower individuals to build a more stable future. Empowerment for Shelter Mothers We introduced a program for four shelter mothers – two Rohingyas and two
Hi, my name is Zara* and I am 16 years old this year. I flew to Malaysia from Myanmar when my grandma passed away and I came to live with my uncle as I do not have other relative in Myanmar. I run away when I was 15 because my
In September 2020, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Malaysia approached ElShaddai to collaborate on a shelter project for refugee women and children at risk. When this invitation was extended to us, we saw this as an opportunity to grow as an organization in our capacity to
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.
