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
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
There are 44 graduates from the ElShaddai E-Graduate Centre’s Advance Vocational Education Program for 2023. Graduates were awarded Diploma certificates from the UK awarding bodies for different levels of studies. We want to express our utmost appreciation and gratefulness to our partner college – eGraduate CollegeLondon, our donors whose generosity
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
We piloted a new cultural hospitality initiative for refugee communities in Ampang.ElShaddai Centre works with selected refugee families, enabling them to host guestsfor meals while sharing about their home countries and experiences as refugees.Through the program, refugee hosts are empowered to showcase the riches of theirculture, grow their communication skills,
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.
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.
