These are the children who live on the streets, under bridges and beside railway stations. Some are orphans. Some are driven from their homes. Some have run away from an abusive parent or step-parent. Some others, confined to the walls of their home, forced into labour, sexual abuse or even prostitution. Alone, these children do not have the divine right to a happy childhood with access to care, food and education.
Your help provides these children safe and happy childhoods. Your efforts to raise funds and support the work on the ground help to give these children homes. In the Homes, children grow up in a safe and caring environment, sometimes for the first time in their young lives. Here they receive nutritious meals and learn about hygiene. Regular health check-ups ensure they receive their vaccinations and medical issues are addressed.
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This was the first home for children where
journey of El Shaddai began in 1997.
A rented house in Vagator, Goa, it was
inaugurated by our first Patron Duncan
Watkinson. It was home to around 70
children between the ages of 8-12 years.
This was our second home and forms a
cluster of Homes together with House of
Norma, House of Kathleen, and Rainbow
House. It was inaugurated in 2000 and
houses 62 boys aged 10 and above.
Andreas Toscano, a farmer from Germany,
witnessed the plight of underprivileged
girl children in India during a visit in 1999-
2000. Deeply moved, he decided to create
a better future for them. He mortgaged his
farm and purchased a house for El Shaddai
to establish a home for girls.
After the passing of his wife Kathleen,
following 53 years of happy marriage, Ted
Moreman chose to honour her memory
in a meaningful way. In April 2002, he
purchased a permanent home, House of
Kathleen, for underprivileged children of
India.
Established in 2014, House of Norma is a
home for girls. It was generously supported
by the donor Christopher Harnalt, who
named the home in memory of his mother,
Norma.
Renate (Rena) Menneke, an artist from Germany, had a clear vision to help children out of Mumbai Red Light Districts into a better future.
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Started in the spring of 2017 with the support
of many donors, this home was initially
established to rescue and rehabilitate
children of sex workers in and around the
slums of Verna, giving them a new hope.
Later, it was transitioned to support urban
homeless men, catering to their primary needs
and those living in difficult conditions.
Started in November 2020 in collaboration
with Goa State Urban Development Agency,
this project provides shelter for urban homeless
women. It offers a safe and supportive
environment, catering to women facing difficult
circumstances such as domestic violence, abuse,
sexual assault, and mental stress, while
helping them rebuild their lives and regain
independence.
Roshni Nilaya was El Shaddai’s fifth Home in Goa, caring for around 50 boys aged six to ten who attended a local school. Set in peaceful Revora near the local church, it offered a safe and supportive environment. The home is now closed and is being rebuilt as a village for the elderly.