Dougie Smith, one of our UK Trustees, is once again organising a fun quiz night to raise funds for improving the sports facilities at Shanti Niketan International School in Assagao, where the children from our homes attend. It’ll be football themed and held at Billericay Town FC on Friday 29 May 2026. Doors open at […]
by Anthea Jones and Mike Buckley We have been in the incredibly fortunate position of volunteering for El Shaddai in Goa again this year, and it has been an experience that has left us feeling inspired, grateful, and deeply connected to the community we were welcomed into. During our time there, we volunteered at Shanti
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During this Christmas season, Chi Kri Yoga students in Southeast London gathered for a festive-themed yoga class and party, hosted by Vicky Cattle and Neil Patel. The funds raised from this event were donated to support another very special Christmas celebration at the House of Kathleen. Vicky and Neil gave a heartfelt thank you to all who
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Woodlands Meed, in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, hosted a fundraising event for Little Acorns Day Care Centre in August. The aim was to educate their students about the culture and practices of Indian traditions whilst providing the students with a chance to contribute to a social action project and raise money for an important cause.
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This September, Matthew, along with his good friend Michael, embarked on a life-changing journey—walking the entire 148-mile (237 km) Thames Path from Kemble in Gloucestershire to Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, England. They’ve walked along the path of the River Thames as it winds through rolling countryside, charming villages, historic towns, and iconic cityscapes. But
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Our long-time supporter, Michael Humphries (pictured above), an organist at Pishill Church near Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, recently played a short recital at a coffee morning held in aid of El Shaddai, raising the magnificent sum of £490, which will be used to help with the needs of our Day Shelters. Pishill Church (above) Michael said
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Dave Butler, from Mansfield Town FC, has not only bought over all the boys football shirts this year (and last year), he’s also raised £2000 to purchase some much needed computers for the Shanti Niketan School in Assagao. The computers have now been installed in the library and the children are already enjoying using them
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One of our fantastic supporters and fundraisers, Dave Butler, from Mansfield Town FC, has once again delighted our boys by bringing over football shirts. The boys really enjoyed receiving these on Candolim Beach and wore them proudly. Thanks again Dave, a footballing hero!
Once again, the annual Goa Marathon took place and was held on Sunday 9 February 2025 in Panjim. The response was simply amazing and so many people registered to take part, helping to raise money for El Shaddai Charitable Trust. The first runners (21k) started at 5.30am and the rest followed in scheduled starting slots.
I came across the lads when on holiday in Candolim one Sunday when a group of boys came walking up the beach. I asked what they were doing and it was explained to me that they came down to the beach every weekend for a couple of hours. I decided to walk over and have
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