Category: Timor Leste
Lucinda has been inspired - she wants to be just like her teacher!
March 4, 2024There’s nothing quite like hearing a child talk about what they want to be when they grow up.
"I feel like I am starting a new life in a good way"
March 4, 2024The economic disadvantage starts early on in life, particularly for those living in remote and rural communities, where many girls miss out on opportunities to go to school and get an education.
January 11, 2024We are reaching out to thank you for your tremendous support over many years and to share an important update regarding our project supporting women artisans in Peru through Fair Trade.
Special note from a courageous and inspiring grandmother
November 16, 2023Can you imagine waiting almost 50 years for your opportunity to learn to read and write? This is the experience of Herminia – an inspiring widowed mother of six children and grandmother of thirteen.
Towards best practice in sustainability
September 4, 2023This Partner Learning Forum focused on the theme of ‘Towards Best Practice in Sustainability.’
Self-sustaining communities drive their own change
September 4, 2023Mary MacKillop Today’s unique approach to development is built on locally led partnerships, working together towards self-sustaining communities for lasting impact.
Government partnerships paving the way in Timor-Leste
March 9, 2023The impact of having good partnerships means that the community can receive consistent information from both Mary MacKillop Today and the government.
Programs working with wonderful partnerships
March 9, 2023Our partners ‘on the ground’ provide us with vital local knowledge to strengthen our programs.
"I owe the Timorese people my father's life"
September 8, 2022We recently spoke with one of our supporters, Mary Haire. She told us the incredible story of her father, Jerry Haire, who served in Timor Leste in 1942.
Tetun storybooks bridging the gap for Timorese children
March 1, 2022Our Tetun Literacy and Teacher Training Project in Timor-Leste is improving educational outcomes for children in remote and rural areas and revitalising the native Tetun language.
