Stories of change

Updates from our programs, our team, and the lives transformed every day in Timor-Leste.

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About

Our values in practice: 6 principles that guide every decision

Accountability. Child protection. Compassion. Excellence. Integrity. Partnerships. Here’s what each looks like in our day-to-day work.

Get Involved

Volunteers wanted: combine your travels with meaningful work

Have you always wanted to give back while exploring new places? Pro-EMA welcomes international volunteers into our daily mission.

Programs

The EMA-program: vocational education that changes communities

More than vocational training: a comprehensive approach to building autonomy, leadership, and employability for vulnerable young women in underdeveloped communities.

Our Team

Meet our team: 16 Timorese women rebuilding the future

Behind every program stands a team of 16 dedicated Timorese women — 10 of whom are survivors who turned their stories into strength.

Our Story

From shelter to leadership: How Pro-EMA was born

Founded in March 2018, Pro-EMA emerged from a vision rooted in years of work protecting Timorese children — the founder’s previous 9-year leadership of a model shelter shaped everything we are today.

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