The Asia Foundation in Timor-Leste

18/12/2025

Call for Short-Term Consultant!

We are seeking a Short-Term Consultant (individual or entity) to deliver a Digital Marketing Strategy Training for local tourism businesses in Timor-Leste.

Deadline for applications: 18 January 2026

This is a great opportunity to support private sector growth and strengthen digital marketing capacity in the tourism industry.

Please review the TOR and submit your application to [email protected]


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Bolu ba Konsultór Tempu-Badak!

Ami buka hela Konsultór ba Tempu-Badak (individuál ka entidade) atu fornese Treinamentu Estratéjia Marketing Dijitál ba negósiu turizmu lokál sira iha Timor-Leste.

Loron ikus ba submeter aplikasaun maka 18 Janeiru 2026

Ida-ne'e mak oportunidade di'ak ida atu apoia kreximentu setór privadu no hametin kapasidade marketing dijitál iha indústria turizmu.

Favor haree TOR no hatama ita-boot nia aplikasaun ba [email protected]

04/12/2025

Your voice matters. You have the right to speak up and say no to any behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable. Respect starts with listening, and everyone deserves to feel safe.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste

Ó IHA ONA KBIIT ATU KO'ALIA SAI, TANBA Ó IMPORTANTE.
Ó IHA DIREITU DEHAN LAE BA HAHALOK SIRA NE'EBÉ HALO
Ó LA KONFORTAVEL.

02/12/2025

Change begins with us. Speak kindly, listen openly, and make others feel safe, online and offline.
Embassy, Timor-Leste

MUDANSA HAHÚ HO ITA AN RASIK.
Ko'alia ho Di'ak, Rona La ho Julga, Respeitu La ho Kondisaun. Sai Razaun ba Ema Seluk Atu Senti Seguru-Offline no Online.

01/12/2025

Konvida atu Submete Espresaun Interese!
Ita-boot iha ideia kreativu ba kria pakote turístiku ne’ebé uniku no sustentavel iha Aileu, Maubisse no Hatu-Builiku?

Fundasaun Ázia nia Programa Dezenvolvimentu Turizmu daudaun ne’e konvida hela Espresaun Interese husi organizasaun turizmu lokál sira, negósiu turizmu, operador turistiku no asosiasaun sira ne’ebé mak rejista ona.

👉 Download dokumentu kompletu konabá subvensaun fundus ne’e iha: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cv_KvOS1ogq9nVgQ-aa4PZVvtIBMY8Dd
📅 Data ikus: 12 Dezembru 2025
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Call for Expressions of Interest!
Do you have a creative idea for a unique and sustainable tour package in Aileu, Maubisse, or Hato-Builico?

The Asia Foundation’s Tourism Development Program is inviting EOIs from local tourism organizations, registered businesses, and associations.
👉 Download the full documents here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cv_KvOS1ogq9nVgQ-aa4PZVvtIBMY8Dd
📅 Deadline: 12 December 2025

30/11/2025

Iha ne’ebé deit ita konekta, husik respeita sai hanesan ita-nia matadalan.
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Wherever we connect, let respect lead the way
Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste

Offline & Online Respeitu Malu Importante

28/11/2025

Aniverssário de Ouro 50 anos Proclamação de Independencia de Timor-Leste

Marka loron 16 Ativizmu Kontra Violénsia Hasoru Feto no Tinan 50 Proklamasaun Independénsia Timor-Leste nian, iha Quarta-feira, Bin-Alin sira hamutuk ho lutadora dalan moris husi konflitu pasadu Timor-Leste, Maria Isabel Jesus da Silva no Josefa Adão da Silva ba vizita fali fatin mémoria hodi reflete ba jornada feto Timor nia moris: sira-nia luta, sira-nia reziliénsia, no sira-nia kontribuisaun boot nasaun ida ne’e.

Sorumutu ba reflesaun ida ne’e hala’o iha prizaun antiga ne’ebé agora sai Centro Nacional Chega (CNC) iha Balide, fatin ida ne’ebé iha signifikadu boot ba istória ita nian. Iha momentu refletivu ida ne'e, partisipante sira husi programa Nabilan Bin-Alin Hakbiit Malu nian, fó onra ba sentidu liberdade, oinsá ida ne'e iha ligasaun ho sakrifísiu sira iha pasadu, hodi kontinua orienta ita-nia luta hasoru dezigualdade jéneru iha tempu agora no iha futuru.

Mana Isabel fó hanoin: “Ita-nia nasaun hetan ona independénsia, maibé ita-nia povu seidauk hetan libertasaun kompletu. Ita-nia feto maluk barak mak sei lori hela kanek pasadu, seidauk moris ho dignu, no kontinua enfrenta estigma husi sosiedade. Tanba ida ne’e, importante tebes ita hotu-hotu kolabora hodi hapara violénsia hasoru feto no labarik feto.”

Atividade loron nian ne'e inklui mós vizita muzeu Chega nian, hodi haree istória husi tinan 1975 to'o 1999. Eesperiénsia aprendizajen ida ne'ebé forte ba Bin-Alin hodi hanoin importánsia husi memória, justisa no solidariedade hodi forma ita-nia futuru.

Parabéns Timor-Leste! Viva Feto Timor-Leste, Viva Feto iha mundu tomak! A luta kontinua!
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50th Golden Anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Proclamation of Independence

Marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and 50 years marking Timor-Leste’s Proclamation of Independence, on Wednesday, young women leaders came together with two courageous survivors of Timor-Leste’s past conflict, Maria Isabel Jesus da Silva and Josefa Adão da Silva, to revisit a place of memory and reflect on the journey of Timorese women, their struggles, resilience, and powerful contributions to building our nation.

The gathering took place at the former prison, now the Centro Nacional Chega (CNC) in Balide, a site that holds deep meaning for our history. In this moment of reflection, the young women, participants of the Nabilan program's Bin Alin Hakbiit Malu program, honored the meaning of freedom, how it is tied to the sacrifices of the past, and how it must continue to guide our fight against gender inequality today and into the future.

As mana Isabel reminded us: “Our nation has gained independence, but our people have not yet gained full liberation. Many of our sisters still carry the wounds of the past, still live in struggle, still face stigma from society. That is why it is vital that we all work together to end violence against women and girls.”

The day’s activities included a guided tour through the Chega Museum’s timeline of Timor-Leste’s history from 1975 to 1999, a powerful learning experience for the Bin Alin and a reminder of the importance of memory, justice, and solidarity in shaping our future.

Congratulations Timor-Leste! Long live the women of Timor-Leste, long live women around the world!

27/11/2025

Timor-Leste continues to showcase its strong commitment to empowering young women in sport. We extend our gratitude to Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão for inaugurating the Girl’s Futsal in 14 Municipalities, and to the PNTL General Commander for his continued patronage of women’s futsal.

When women and girls have equal access to opportunities - whether on the field, in school, or in leadership - the entire community becomes stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Through sport, young women gain invaluable skills in teamwork, leadership, and courage.

Congratulations to all the athletes representing the 14 municipalities! We believe in your strength, talent, and bright futures. You are role models for the next generation.

In partnership with the New Zealand Embassy in Timor-Leste and PNTL, The Asia Foundation is proud to support Community Policing to foster community safety for young women in Timor-Leste.
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Timor-Leste kontinua hatudu ninia kompromisu ne'ebé maka'as hodi hakbi'it feto foin-sa'e sira iha desportu. Ami hato'o agraciasimentu ba Primeiru-Ministru Xanana Gusmão ne'ebé inaugura Futsal ba Labarik Feto nian husi Munisípiu 14, no ba Komandante Jerál PNTL ne'ebé kontinua fó patrosíniu ba futsal feto no labarik feto.

Bainhira feto no labarik-feto sira iha asesu hanesan ba oportunidade tantu iha kampu, iha eskola, ka iha lideransa - komunidade tomak sai forte, saudavel no reziliente. Liu husi desportu, feto no labarik-feto sira hetan abilidade sira ne'ebé folin-boot iha serbisu ekipa, lideransa, no corajen.
Parabéns ba atleta sira hotu ne’ebé reprezenta Munisípiu 14. Ami fiar iha ita-boot nia forsa, talentu, no futuru ne'ebé nabilan. Ita-boot sira maka modelu ba jerasaun tuirmai.

Parseria ho Embaixada Nova Zelandia, PNTL, Fundasaun Ázia sente orgullu atu apoia Komunitáriu hodi haburas seguransa komunitária ba feto foin-sa’e sira iha Timor-Leste.

27/11/2025

Saida mak ita post ka komenta bele halo ema seluk senti seguru. Ita-nia liafuan online ne’e importante, tanba ne’e asegura katak liafuan sira ne’e empodera no la’os fó risku ba ema seluk.
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What we post and comment can make others feel safe. Your words online matter, therefore make sure they uplift, not harm.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste

Ita -Nia Post & Komentáriu iha Média Sosiál Halo ema Seluk Senti Seguru ka Lae?

25/11/2025

Ema hotu iha direitu atu senti seguru iha ne'ebé deit, tantu offline no online. Hamutuk ita kria espasu ba ema hotu atu senti hetan respeitu no protejidu.

Ilustrasaun: Zi Nha
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Everyone has right to feel safe, offline and online. Together, we can create spaces where everyone feels respected and protected.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste

Ita hotu iha Direitu Atu Sente Seguru Offline no Online

24/11/2025

The Asia Foundation in Timor-Leste, in partnership with SEFOPE and the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme Worker and Family Support Project funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), launched the first round of foundational Gender Based Violence (GBV) training for SEFOPE staff in 17 November 2025.
The training is designed to strengthen staff understanding of GBV and its impacts, build skills to prevent and respond to GBV, and ensure appropriate referrals to specialized services. This initiative reflects a strong commitment to enhancing SEFOPE’s institutional capacity, which will improve preparation and support for workers and their families throughout the labour mobility journey.
At the opening session, Mr. João Correia Pereira, Director of the National Directorate for Overseas Employment at SEFOPE, stated: “ By first strengthening our internal capacity on GBV, we will be better equipped to support workers and their families in achieving a healthy and prosperous labour mobility experience.”


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Fundasaun Ázia iha Timor-Leste, parseria ho SEFOPE no Projetu “Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme Worker and Family Support” ne’ebé finansia husi Departamentu Negósiu Estranjeiru no Komérsiu Austrália nian (DFAT), lansa ronda dahuluk formasaun Fundamentál Violénsia Bazeia ba Jéneru (VBJ) ba pesoál SEFOPE sira iha loron 17 Novembru 2025.
Treinamentu ne’e dezeña atu hametin funsionáriu sira-nia komprensaun kona-ba VBJ no ninia impaktu sira, harii abilidade atu prevene no responde ba VBJ, no asegura referénsia apropriadu ba servisu espesializadu sira. Inisiativa ida-ne’e reflete kompromisu maka’as atu hasa’e SEFOPE nia kapasidade institusionál, ne’ebé sei hadi’a preparasaun no apoiu ba traballadór sira no sira-nia família durante jornada mobilidade traballadór sira.
Iha sesaun abertura, Sr. João Correia Pereira, Diretór Diresaun Nasionál Empregu Estranjeiru SEFOPE, hateten: “Liu husi hametin uluk ami-nia kapasidade kona-ba VBJ, ami sei preparadu di’ak liután atu apoia traballadór sira no sira-nia família hodi atinje esperiénsia mobilidade traballadór ne’ebé saudavel no prósperu.”

24/11/2025

Maubisse was full of excitement as Chef Peter Gordon teamed up with chefs and baristas from Aileu and Maubisse. After the welcome at the Sacred House, he headed to Maubisse Pousada to see local talent and cook up tasty dishes with fresh local ingredients.
Big thanks to everyone who made the day happen.
Together, we celebrate Timor-Leste’s flavours, what a great day of learning and sharing!

Special thanks to Jorge from Hakmatek, Maria from restaurant Mariana from Guest House MUKIT, Wilson from Cafe, Cesar Gaio from Dilicious Timor and our facilitator Paula from Agora Food Studio.

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Maubisse nakonu ho emosaun bainhira Chef Peter Gordon hamutuk ho chef no barista sira husi Aileu no Maubisse. Hafoin hetan benvindu iha Uma Lulik, nia ba kedas Pousada Maubisse hodi haree talentu lokál sira no tein hahán gostu ho ingrediente lokál.
Obrigado Barak ba ema hotu ne'ebé halo loron ne'e sai possivel.
Hamutuk, ita selebra Timor-Leste nia sabór. Loron diak loos ba aprende no fahe esperiensia!

14/11/2025

Selebra Loron Nasionál Feto nian 2025 – "Feto sira bele lidera iha área hotu-hotu"

Iha selebrasaun Loron Nasionál Feto nian, Fundasaun Ázia organiza diskusaun painél ida iha Aileu ho tema nasionál: “Feto Bele Lidera iha Área Hotu-hotu.”

Eventu ne’e halibur lider feto inspiradora husi Aileu no Ainaro ho background oioin inklui governu lokál, setór privadu, no sosiedade sivíl husi Aileu no Ainaro. Sira fahe sira-nia jornada lideransa, esperiénsia pesoál, no ideia sira kona-ba oinsá atu hametin feto sira-nia lideransa iha setór hotu-hotu.

Ami hetan onra ho prezensa husi; Sr. João Bosco, Prezidente Autoridade Munisípiu Aileu, Sra. Manuela Bucar Corte Real, Prezidente Autoridade Munisípiu Ainaro, negósiu lokál, grupu joven sira, no membru komunidade sira, inklui grupu vulnerável sira.

Obrigado espesiál ba ami nia panelista sira;
Sra. Manuela Bucar - PAM Ainaro,
Sra. Idalia Barbara - Na'in ba restaurante QX,
Sra. Nilva Mesquita - Secretária de Estado da Igualdade SEI Aileu, no
Sra. Angelina da Silva - Diretora Hanoin ba Oin Maubisse tanba fahe ona sira nia hanoin no esperiénsia ne'ebé forte.

Ami mós hato'o ami nia apresiasaun sinseru ba ami nia moderadór, Sra. Octavia dos Santos - Na'in ba restaurante QX, ba orienta ona diskusaun ne'e.

Diskusaun ne'e destaka dezafiu sira ne'ebé feto sira hasoru iha lideransa, partikularmente iha nivel munisípiu, no hatudu oinsá feto sira rezolve dezafiu sira-ne'e ho reziliénsia no inovasaun.

-Hotu

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Celebrating National Women’s Day 2025 – “Women Can Lead in All Areas”

In celebration of National Women’s Day, The Asia Foundation hosted a panel discussion in Aileu in line with the national theme: “Women Can Lead in All Areas.”

The event brought together inspiring women leaders from Aileu and Ainaro with diverse backgrounds including local government, the private sector, and civil society from Aileu and Ainaro. They shared their leadership journeys, personal experiences, and ideas on how to strengthen women’s leadership across all sectors.

We were honored by the presence of; Mr. João Bosco, President of the Aileu Municipal Authority, Mrs. Manuela Bucar Corte Real, President of the Ainaro Municipal Authority, local businesses, youth groups, and community members, including vulnerable groups.

A special thank you to our panelists;
Manuela Bucar - PAM Ainaro,
Idalia Barbara - Owner of QX restaurant,
Nilva Mesquita - Secretária de Estado da Igualdade SEI Aileu, and
Angelina da Silva - Director of Hanoin ba Oin Maubisse for sharing their powerful insights and experiences.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our moderator, Octavia dos Santos - Owner of QX restaurant, for skillfully guiding the discussion.

The discussion highlighted the challenges women face in leadership, particularly at the municipal level, and showcased how these remarkable women are addressing those challenges with resilience and innovation.

Média Gabinete Apoio Técnico ao Presidente da Autoridade Municipal de Aileu
Presidente da Autoridade Municipal de Ainaro
New Zealand Embassy in Timor-Leste

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