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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The lovely Mina Changela is once again undertaking a trek in aid of El Shaddai, for the children in our care. She’s walking the marathon distance of 26.2 miles in the Lake District around the stunning Ullswater Lake on Saturday 16 August. Every step that Mina takes, along with her husband Nitin, is a step
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Please join us for our annual get together, which will follow our AGM, being held on Saturday 4 October in Harrow. Matthew Kurian, our Co-Founder, will be coming over to speak at the AGM to share all the latest news and updates on what’s happening in Goa as well as El Shaddai’s other projects in Mumbai
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Long time supporter, Louise Wainwright, along with the Knit and Natter ladies of Garswood, organised and held a Charity Fashion Show in aid of El Shaddai and helped raise funds for Little Acorns Day Shelter. The show took place at Garswood Football Club on Friday 27 June with Garswood Football Club very kindly donating the
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Northumberland (23rd – 26th May 2025) Back in the Summer of 2024, Nitin decided to choose Northumberland as the venue for a 4 day stay in 2025, where one of the days would be spent trekking 15km through the beautiful Northumberland National Park to help the children of El Shaddai Charitable Trust. A JustGiving page
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This summer, two spirited volunteers, Anthea (59) and Mike (66), are tackling the 35-mile Gower Coast Path in a way you’ve probably never seen before: by kicking a football the entire way! Their four-day trek along clifftop paths and over country stiles is more than just a physical challenge – it’s a heartfelt fundraiser inspired
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