The Indonesian Community Centre (ICC) was launched in April this year. Located in Klang’s Jalan Pasar area, it serves as a space for the Indonesian migrant community to unite and support each other. Within a few months, the ICC has become a gathering place for more than 100 Indonesians from at least nine ethnic
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
While having only a small team of 5 to do case management on the ground, we also engage and train community mobilisers to work with us in protecting the community and responding to any safety and protection case. These community mobilisers are equipped with simple case management training, basic counselling training, mental health-related
As of November 2023, we have received and managed at least 113 cases, rescuing children and women at risk who have gone through abuse or violence, livelihood or survival difficulties and exploitation; individuals who require medical attention; and other forms of persecution, risk or danger; of which, 36 of them are sheltered in
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the effects have been devastating throughout the whole nation. We believe the refugee community is still facing challenges and struggles to restore to their normal life as much as before the pandemic. Therefore, in 2023, we initiated the Post-Covid Restoration Fund (PRF) to seek to restore and rebuild the community’s lives
Simpang Pulai is a town 10km south of Ipoh and is commonly known as the town one has to pass through when travelling by road to Cameron Highlands, Pahang. This centre came about when the elder of a church, Philip Boey, noticed a group of Cambodian children in his neighbourhood. Subsequently, he visited a
Tohaidah is a 13-year-old girl who came from Myanmar and has been living in Malaysia for over a year. Back in her own country, Tohaidah has already attended secondary school in Grade 7. She started attending this centre this year in 2023. Although she began Grade 7 secondary school in her home country,
When I first joined ElShaddai Centre, I was with the Social Work team, and focused on the Myanmar Community-Based Protection. I had no experience and quickly recognized that they were training me rather than just hiring me. As I became acquainted with ElShaddai Centre, not only were my eyes gradually opened, my English listening and speaking skills
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.
