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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

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

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

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

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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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.
Reducing Violence
23-year-old female participant·Voice Against Violence program

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.

2018

Hero Award

58th Monte-Carlo Film Festival

2013

International Outstanding Leadership Award

Conflict Resolution

2013

STARS Foundation Runner Up Award

Protection in Asia

2012

Maya Ajmera Sustainability Award

Global Fund for Children

2011

STARS Foundation Rising Star of Asia Award

STARS Foundation

Ba Futuru volunteers working with communities

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.