We hope you all celebrated International Women's Day with energy and enthusiasm! Fundasaun Alola held its inaugural Board meeting on 4th of March 2008, inducting its new Board, appointing Kirsty as the Chair of Fundasaun Alola - a new fully fledged local Timorese NGO. It was with great pleasure that we also named Alola's Woman of the Year for 2008.

Go to the Alola AGM page for photos of the innaugural meeting and to view the Woman of the Year 2008 film.

See February 2008 Friends of Alola Newsletter & April Tetum Newsletter

Kirsty Sword Gusmao will return to Victoria in April 2008 to participate in an International Women's Day Breakfast in Bendigo.

Our Education programs are taking new directions with new staff and exciting new initiatives so please take the time to review our education web pages.

Alola’s slogan – “Feto Forte – Nasaun Forte”  “Strong Women, Strong Nation” continues to inspire us all. For we know that when women find a voice and assume leadership roles in the community, the entire community benefits.

Thankyou to those who've purchased a gift certificate. It is a wonderful opportunity to give to the women and children of Timor-Leste as well as to your loved ones.