For the Future
Building a Peaceful Future
for Timor-Leste
To build a peaceful, positive and productive Timor-Leste through using innovative approaches that will: protect children, reduce violence, empower women and inspire young learners.
Our Mission
For the Future
To build a peaceful, positive and productive Timor-Leste through using innovative approaches that will: protect children, reduce violence, empower women and inspire young learners.
Protecting Children
Equipping children with knowledge to defend themselves from violence and abuse. Training educators, parents, police, and community leaders in community-based protection and justice system access.
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Reducing Violence
Preventing violence against children, women, and vulnerable populations through education and outreach. Advocating for stronger laws, networks, and protection systems at all governance levels.
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Empowering Women
Building on gender equality work to enhance women's economic and social empowerment. Developing female leaders as change agents with training in decision-making and leadership skills.
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Inspiring Young Learners
Targeting schools and educators to decrease corporal punishment, improve learning outcomes, and promote child-centered, play-based education from early childhood through senior high school.
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Our Programs
We take innovative, community-driven approaches to peace-building, education, and human rights across Timor-Leste.
Voices from the Community
Stories of Change
Real words from the people whose lives have been transformed through Ba Futuru's programs across Timor-Leste.
“I am really proud and really appreciate that I could participate in this training on voice against violence. I now understand how to prevent violence against women and girls in the community and how to protect myself and support my family.”
2024 Annual Report
Celebrating 20 years of impact across Timor-Leste
Our Values
What Guides Us
These ten principles are the foundation of everything we do — shaping every program, partnership, and decision across Ba Futuru.
Empowerment
Non-violence
Interdependence
Commitment
Responsibility
Transparency
Respect
Humility
Gender Equality
Mutual Learning
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Ba Futuru's work has been recognized by leading international organizations.
Hero Award
58th Monte-Carlo Film Festival
International Outstanding Leadership Award
Conflict Resolution
STARS Foundation Runner Up Award
Protection in Asia
Maya Ajmera Sustainability Award
Global Fund for Children
STARS Foundation Rising Star of Asia Award
STARS Foundation
Join Us in Building Peace
Every contribution -- whether time, skills, or resources -- helps create a safer, more just future for the people of Timor-Leste.