As a Vice-Principal of a primary school in the UK, I get to enjoy a six-week summer holiday each year during the months of July and August. This year, during my summer break, I had the privilege of spending two-and-a-half weeks volunteering in one of El Shaddai’s Learning Centres in
Can you tell us a little bit about your background and what inspired you to start a bakery project? I come across many refugee families and most of them are in financial distress, particularly single mothers who rely entirely on external support. Whether it’s aid from schools or charitable organizations,
Deuteronomy 10:18-19 “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt.” When I read Deuteronomy 10:18-19, I wondered who these foreigners
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”
I am Zisma binti Mohd Shakir and I am from Myanmar. I am 12 years old. There are three of us in the family – my mom, my elder sister, Rumanah and I. We are now staying in Malaysia as refugees. Our family do not have any kind of income
The Best Present from the school I am Mariyum Mohd Ali, 16 years old, and I came from Myanmar. Presently, I live in Klang Sentosa with my family. I’m doing my studies in ElShaddai ALP’s school. I obtained a scholarship from my school as I have done well in my
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 is to travel to South Korea when I’m a young
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 grandparents in Myanmar. Every month, my family struggles to pay
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.
