February 24, 2021

Supporting women to lead

As the backbone of their families and communities, the women of Timor-Leste are natural leaders, decision-makers and agents of change. True and meaningful national development can […]
February 24, 2021

Responding to the threat of COVID-19

During the challenges of 2020, Alola Offices in Dili and Baucau were closed and staff worked from home.  Core programs, such as Infant and New Mother […]
February 24, 2021

Microloans giving women economic empowerment

A story from Kirsty Sword-Gusmao: When I was establishing Fundasaun Alola following the tumultuous events 1999, I thought that the Foundation’s early work would be to […]
February 24, 2021

Give the gift of an education

“When you educate a girl, you educate an entire village” Since its inception, Alola’s Scholarships program has assisted thousands of young women to complete their secondary education and […]