For refugees adapting to life in a new country like Malaysia, language plays a vital role in building connections, forming relationships, and integrating into society. To support this, we offer online adult English classes. These classes cater to different proficiency levels and focus on practical conversational skills rather than academic
After years of working with children from underserved communities, we’ve observed that many have experienced significant trauma growing up. This trauma impacts not only their academic performance but also their sense of self and overall well-being. To address this, we introduced a support group program designed to help students develop
Welcome to a momentous occasion as we celebrate 15 years of making a difference for thousands of lives we crossed paths with at ElShaddai Centre. However, we believe that our journey is far from over. We are excited to invite you to sow into our future by committing RM150 per
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
This is one of the significant first steps in the effort to register the stateless people in Malaysia, as we fully recognise the restrictions and challenges of the people without any legal identification in Malaysia. In 2023, we registered more than 130 Indonesian students with their embassy through an educational
Ali’s story is a true testament to rebirth and strength. His story begins with an unimaginable hardship, as he had to leaves his home in Afghanistan abruptly, escaping terrorist groups after the loss of his parents. When Ali came to Malaysia, he faced many challenges as an unaccompanied minor, working
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
The NewRoots Youth Centre is one of our main ongoing programmes with the Afghan community in Ampang. Programmes run in 2023 include sports, educational outings, life skills lessons, craft workshops, and cultural celebrations. We have engaged over 100 youth and children and have an average weekly attendance of 50.
Malaysia Day is a special day of celebration, a day when Malaysians of diverse cultures come together as one to celebrate the formation of our beloved nation. This year, the New Roots Youth Club in Ampang, a youth club set up to reach out mainly to the Afghan youth, celebrated
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.
