We’re helping the women and children of Timor-Leste build a strong future.
How we work
We connect Australians to the nation building work of our partner organisation in Timor-Leste, Fundasaun Alola. Fundasaun Alola is a leading NGO in Timor-Leste addressing the barriers that prevent women from enjoying their right to good health, education, socio-economic opportunities and political participation.
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Our History
The Alola Foundation was established in 2001 by Kirsty Sword Gusmão, the former First Lady of Timor-Leste. The initial focus of the Alola Foundation was to raise awareness and campaign against sexual and gender-based violence in Timor-Leste.
The Foundation has grown to include a wider range of programs that assist the women and children of Timor-Leste. Programs such as advocacy, economic empowerment, education and literacy, and maternal and child health.
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Responding to the threat of COVID-19
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Every donation helps build a stronger future for women and girls in Timor-Leste.
See how you can make a difference
$100
Can support a girl to complete a year of secondary schooling, including the provision of books and a uniform
$250
Can help a young woman to enrol in a course of study at Timor-Leste National University or one of the country’s vocational colleges.
$500
Can support the monthly maintenance of a 4WD vehicle required for off-road field programs.
$1000
Can support the Maternal Child Health team to deliver education, maternity packs and peer support in a remote village.
$2000
Can provide a micro loan to a woman so that she can establish her own small enterprise.
Will you help us make an impact?
Latest News & Events
Winter Newsletter 2021
Catch up on the latest news from Alola Australia with our Winter 2021 newsletter. Our Winter 2021 Newsletter is available to view online here.
Breastfeeding reducing infant mortality
One of Fundasaun Alola’s areas of focus in the Maternal and Child Health Program is on promoting exclusive breastfeeding to help reduce infant mortality. Fundasaun Alola […]
Give the gift of an education this tax time
A letter from Kirsty Will you help build a stronger Timor-Leste by giving young women access to vital education? Dear Alola Supporter, When we wrote […]