Child Protection East Timor Project #13951

Early Childhood Development Initiative

by Ba Futuru / For the Future

Project Report | Oct 22, 2026
Little Artists and Big Discoveries through Art

By Bete Fatima | Preschool coordinator

Parents and teachers at the Art Exhibition

From August to November 2026, Ba Futuru’s teachers organized a range of activities to support the children’s learning and development.

During this period, we held an interactive session with the parents to introduce practical, and hands-on activities that they could use to support their children’s learning at home. The session created an enjoyable and engaging learning environment, with all of the parents actively involved and given the opportunity to practice the activities themselves. Through this approach, parents gained ideas and experience in using simple activities to encourage their children’s learning and development beyond the classroom, helping to strengthen the role of families in supporting early childhood education.

Children explored themes such as mountains, forests, and the animals that live in these environments, engaging in creative, hands-on activities that encouraged curiosity, imagination, self-expression, and social interaction. A highlight was the children’s art exhibition, which provided a meaningful opportunity for them to showcase their drawings, paintings, and crafts to teachers, families, and the wider community who participated in the event. Through their artwork, children experimented with colors, shapes, and different materials while developing their imagination and fine motor skills. Displaying their work helped them build confidence and take pride in their achievements, while enabling families to appreciate the children’s efforts and celebrate their learning and development.

In November, teachers and children worked together to prepare for the graduation ceremony, including organizing the event and helping the children practice for their participation in the graduation ceremony. These preparations provided valuable opportunities for the children to develop confidence, cooperation, and a sense of accomplishment as the children prepared to celebrate their learning achievements and progress.

Overall, the activities implemented from September to November 2026 contributed to children’s development by encouraging creativity, confidence, social interaction, and active participation. These experiences also helped create a positive, supportive, and engaging learning environment where children could explore, learn and celebrate their achievements together.

Mothers participating in the activites

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Jun 25, 2026
Little Wonders, Big Worlds

By Bete Fatima | Preschool coordinator

Preschool coordinator with the students

Growing and Learning Together

The last three months have been an amazing time of growth at BF Preschool. Our main goal was to create a happy and safe place where children feel confident to try new things. We have focused on helping our students grow in three main ways: how they think, how they play, and how they get along with others.

Active Minds and Active Bodies

We believe that learning should be fun and hands-on. This term, our students worked hard on their "fine motor skills" through drawing, painting, and crafting. We also made sure to stay active! Through outdoor play and games, the children are building their strength, balance, and coordination. Whether they are sitting quietly to draw or running outside, they are learning something new every day.

Exploring Our World

Our lessons this period were like a big adventure. First, we learned about our beautiful home, Timor-Leste. The children explored our local culture, our food, and our wildlife. Then, we traveled even further! We learned about different continents and countries around the world. By painting flags and making maps, the children learned about the world in a way that was easy and exciting to understand.

Celebrating Our Community

One of our favorite highlights was celebrating International Children’s Day on May 30th. It was wonderful to see about 150 parents and community members join us for a day of joy and laughter. We also held special meetings for parents to share helpful tips on how to support their children's growth at home. We believe that when parents and teachers work together, our children succeed!

What’s Next?

We are so proud of everything our students have achieved so far. We are already looking forward to our next big trip: a visit to the mini zoo at the President Palace in Ai-Tarak Laran! It’s going to be a wonderful day of seeing animals and learning about nature.

Children's Day activity

Collecting Produce from the Garden

Celebrating Earth Day

Face Painting activity on Children's Day

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Feb 27, 2026
Preschool Update - Growing Together with J

By Judith Maria de Sousa | Executive Director

Preschool Update – Growing Together with Joy and Purpose

We are delighted to share that we currently have 53 wonderful children enrolled, with 50 actively participating this month. We warmly welcome both our returning families and the new families who have recently joined our preschool community. Your continued trust and support mean so much to us.

This month, our children have been on an exciting journey of self-discovery. Through meaningful, play-based experiences, they explored their feelings, families, community, culture, and the land around them. These learning experiences help them develop a strong sense of identity and appreciation for the world they live in.

On February 14th, we celebrated Valentine’s Day with our families under the theme “Fruits of Love Day.” It was a heartwarming and joyful celebration filled with love, kindness, laughter, and positive energy shared between children, parents, and teachers. Moments like these strengthen our community bonds and create beautiful memories for our children.

We also hosted special parent meetings to introduce families to our preschool program. During these sessions, we shared information about our play-based curriculum, school policies, and the formation of our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). These gatherings are essential in building strong partnerships with parents, ensuring we work hand-in-hand to support each child’s growth and development.

Our dedicated teachers continue to prepare engaging and meaningful learning activities. They are excited to introduce new learning chapters and remain deeply committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and inspired to thrive.

In January, on the 22nd and 23rd, our children had a truly special experience visiting the Doulos Hope ship, a floating library that arrived in Timor-Leste on January 15, 2026. The visit was an incredible opportunity for exploration and discovery. The children enjoyed browsing a wide variety of books, reading stories, and even purchasing books to take home. It was a memorable experience that sparked curiosity and strengthened their love for reading.

We are grateful for your ongoing support as we continue this inspiring journey of learning, discovery, and growth together. Your partnership makes a lasting difference in the lives of our children.

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