Berkat Children's Home

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Founded in 2006, Berkat Children’s Home operates as a residential care facility providing housing, daily necessities, and emotional support for children from vulnerable and underserved backgrounds. The home serves as a safe and nurturing space for children from Indian and Chinese communities, guided by Christian values and a strong commitment to ethical care. In 2025, GM Children Foundation partnered with Berkat to strengthen learning outcomes through a RM 6,000 grant, supporting two Bahasa Melayu tutors, school supplies, and educational programs to help children bridge language gaps in Malaysia’s national school system.

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When we arrived at Berkat Children’s Home in Johor Bahru, the house was neat and welcoming: clean floors, simple furniture, and bookshelves filled with second-hand books arranged with care. The children greeted us with shy smiles, offering us water before quickly turning into playful hosts who challenged us with a puzzle made of coloured beads. Small gestures like these reflected both their warmth and the gentle manners nurtured in this home.


We were introduced to a mix of children from underserved Indian and Chinese families, bright, curious, and full of potential. But many were struggling in school. Not because they lacked ability, but because they didn’t speak the language of instruction: Bahasa Melayu in Malaysia’s national education system. 


What We Noticed

  • 📖 Children eager to learn but losing confidence due to language barriers

  • 🧑‍🏫 Caregivers deeply committed to education, often stepping in as informal tutors

  • 🏠 A warm, modest home that reflects genuine care and community effort


That insight shaped our first initiative with Berkat, funding two Bahasa Melayu tutors to help the children catch up, participate more confidently in class, and express themselves with pride. It’s a small, focused step, but one already showing quiet progress in daily life and schoolwork.

2025


  • 📅February — The home welcomed a visit from GM team memberfounder to better understand the children’s learning challenges and daily environment.

  • 🧒April — The GM team spent an afternoon at Berkat Children’s Home, sharing a meal, engaging in group activities, and providing new stationery and learning materials for the children.

  • 💰 June — Support of RM.6000 was extended to strengthen the home’s education programs, including funding for Bahasa Melayu tutors and school supplies.

Berkat Children’s Home continues to provide daily care and education for children from underserved communities. Beyond education support, the home relies on community donations to sustain meals, hygiene, and household needs.


📞 Please contact +60 16-718-0772 (Berkat Children’s Home, Johor Bahru) to enquire about current needs, arrange for delivery or donation.

Story
Updates
support

When we arrived at Berkat Children’s Home in Johor Bahru, the house was neat and welcoming: clean floors, simple furniture, and bookshelves filled with second-hand books arranged with care. The children greeted us with shy smiles, offering us water before quickly turning into playful hosts who challenged us with a puzzle made of coloured beads. Small gestures like these reflected both their warmth and the gentle manners nurtured in this home.


We were introduced to a mix of children from underserved Indian and Chinese families, bright, curious, and full of potential. But many were struggling in school. Not because they lacked ability, but because they didn’t speak the language of instruction: Bahasa Melayu in Malaysia’s national education system. 


What We Noticed

  • 📖 Children eager to learn but losing confidence due to language barriers

  • 🧑‍🏫 Caregivers deeply committed to education, often stepping in as informal tutors

  • 🏠 A warm, modest home that reflects genuine care and community effort


That insight shaped our first initiative with Berkat, funding two Bahasa Melayu tutors to help the children catch up, participate more confidently in class, and express themselves with pride. It’s a small, focused step, but one already showing quiet progress in daily life and schoolwork.

2025


  • 📅February — The home welcomed a visit from GM team memberfounder to better understand the children’s learning challenges and daily environment.

  • 🧒April — The GM team spent an afternoon at Berkat Children’s Home, sharing a meal, engaging in group activities, and providing new stationery and learning materials for the children.

  • 💰 June — Support of RM.6000 was extended to strengthen the home’s education programs, including funding for Bahasa Melayu tutors and school supplies.

Berkat Children’s Home continues to provide daily care and education for children from underserved communities. Beyond education support, the home relies on community donations to sustain meals, hygiene, and household needs.


📞 Please contact +60 16-718-0772 (Berkat Children’s Home, Johor Bahru) to enquire about current needs, arrange for delivery or donation.

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