A childhood for children who have
never had one

The El Shaddai Charitable Trust is a registered, non-profit, non-sectarian and non-religious Organisation founded by Anita Edgar and Matthew Kurian 33 years ago. It operates in Goa as well as other States like Karnataka and Maharashtra working to implement the Child Rights Act (2003/05) for orphans, street children, and those from economically desperate conditions.

We operate six residential Homes, three Shelters, five Community Centres, a Destitute Women’s shelter, and a Destitute Men’s shelter. We also manage six schools along with Cottages for seniors who are pursuing University, College, Technical Education, Professional Training, or are working.

We also run Meals on Wheels, a daily free food distribution programme that provides Midday meals to around 800 poor & needy children & adults living on the streets and in slums. At Shelters and Community centres, we focus on adult literacy, vocational training, women’s empowerment and remedial coaching for school dropouts, helping them achieve financial stability and independence.

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What we do

An NGO focused on Education

Education is the key out of poverty

Children born into poverty often grow up without choices, voice, or opportunity. For many families, education feels out of reach, and children are expected to contribute to survival rather than attend school. Without education, the cycle of poverty continues.

Through education initiatives, we give children the chance to learn, grow, and imagine a better future. By supporting access to schooling and learning support, we help children move away from exploitation and towards independence, dignity, and hope.

Our-impact

This Is The Impact YOU Helped Us Achieve

1.1m+Children reached

35+Projects

2.4m+Meals served

133k+Women helped

230K+Formal & non-formal school

3.6m+Individuals reached

NGO in Goa

Our purpose, vision & mission

Our purpose

To create a safe, secure, and bright future for underprivileged children.

Our vision

A childhood for children who never had one.

Our mission

To create homes, shelters, community centers, and schools to transform children’s lives.

Children learning at an El Shaddai school

From a Small Beginning to a
Growing Impact

Our first school Shanti Niketan, was started in 1999 in Saligao, in north Goa, in a small house with over a hundred of children. Today, it is located in the village of Assagao with its own campus. The school focuses on providing non formal education.

With the growing numbers and contribution, El Shaddai started sending hundreds of children to Formal schools. Considering the economic situation of these children, El Shaddai employs an integrated development approach on the child, family and community. El Shaddai mainly gets its funding from individual donors, sponsors, and corporate partners.

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