I’m Angela, and I’m currently studying at Elshaddai Excel Learning Centre (EELC). I’m currently at Level 9 and studying for the IGCSE. My favourite colour is yellow, and I think I’m a pretty decent badminton player. One of my dreams
Shalmar, Excel Secondary Learning Centre Level 11 Our school fees are actually lower when compared to international schools or even public schools. But my parents’ salaries are also not very good, and they have to send money back to my
During these two months, it is very challenging for the local community teachers as they are facing much difficulties. They have been reminded by the local authority that they must move out from the place where they stay as the
This organisation has been in operation for 13 years, and the majority of the staff are senior citizens and retirees. Most of them had long-standing careers in corporate sectors and found a calling to work in the social impact and
I thank God for giving me the opportunity to visit some families during Hari Raya Puasa. Visitation to homes is something very new to me. Originally, the plan was just to accompany my friend to visit her student’s home and
Kuantan Learning Centre celebrated Hari Raya with the students on Thursday, 11 May 2022. It was a very flamboyant event organized by the community teachers. The centre was filled with the students’ laughter and chatter as each of them posed
The theme for ElShaddai Centre’s 2022 celebration of World Refugee Day is “Displaced but Belong”. As I reflect on the words ‘displaced’ and ‘belong’, I realise that the meaning of these two words could not be more opposing and contradictory
World Refugee Day is a call for inclusiveness. Not the external part of us, but from deep inside us. Our hearts and attitude toward the refugees are most important. We are all human beings that come from God. Segregation and
Ikram came to Malaysia from Myanmar with his mother under the UNHCR’s program to await resettlement in another country. Initially, he had intended to work to earn some money. He was then 17 years old. As a teenager living in
A Long Search for Belonging Dr Ng Oi Leng is the Executive Director & Education Director of ElShaddai Centre, a registered NGO which is an implementing partner of UNHCR. Established in 2008, ElShaddai Centre strives to serve the displaced refugees,
We are endorsed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Malaysia. We provide 4 core services to the communities.
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.
