I am a dedicated youth advocate and program support professional from Timor-Leste with hands-on experience in disability inclusion, community development, and stakeholder engagement. My work focuses on ensuring that marginalized groups—especially persons with disabilities, women, and rural communities—are meaningfully included in development programs, policies, and communication strategies.
Currently, I serve as an MPW Support Team Intern under the PARTISIPA program (DT Global), where I support administrative coordination, event management, and program operations related to rural infrastructure, water systems, and GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion). My role involves organizing multi-stakeholder events, managing documentation, coordinating logistics, and supporting collaboration between government institutions and development partners.
Previously, I worked as a Field Officer with Ra’es Hadomi Timor-Oan (RHTO), where I engaged directly with rural communities to promote disability inclusion in agriculture and livelihood programs. I facilitated trainings, conducted outreach, documented case studies, and supported individuals with disabilities in accessing services and assistive technologies. This experience strengthened my ability to communicate complex social issues in a practical and human-centered way.
At the policy and advocacy level, I am a member of the European Union Youth Sounding Board in Timor-Leste, contributing to discussions on human rights, governance, and inclusive development. I also collaborate with UNICEF youth platforms, representing young people with disabilities in regional dialogues on climate action, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment.
I bring strong skills in communication, content writing, report preparation, and community storytelling. I am experienced in working across cultures, managing tasks independently, and delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
I am particularly interested in opportunities related to:
• Content writing (social impact, development, youth, disability)
• Communication and storytelling
• Virtual assistance and administrative support
• Research and report writing
• Community and stakeholder engagement
I am committed to delivering meaningful, accurate, and impactful work that supports inclusive development globally.