In this inspiring webinar, Jesuit Mission Australia explores how Jesuit education is transforming lives and communities across Timor-Leste.

It was uplifting to see how Jesuit education is helping young Timorese women flourish, even after the country was forced to rebuild its entire education system from zero.

Some of our favourite quotes from the webinar:

• “Loyola became the place where I learnt not only science but the value of living a life of service to others.”
  Pedrosa
  (If you recognise Pedrosa, it may be because she features in our Christmas Appeal 2025!)
• “Since a young age, my friends and teachers believed in me. That environment shaped me, gave me a voice as a woman, and encouraged me to take action and speak up.”
  Aprilia
• “Jesuit education is rooted in faith and justice in serving others. My role is not only to teach in the classroom, it is to accompany the students.”
  Jesuina

Thanks to Jesuit Mission supporters, these amazing young women have gone on to success after success.

As Father Calisto said, “These young Timorese ladies who have received Jesuit formation, restore what was destroyed, strengthen what is still fragile and offer hope for the future of this country.”

Education can break the cycle of poverty

You may recognise Pedrosa from our 2025 Christmas Appeal. Read more about how Pedrosa is building a brighter future for herself and her community.

Support this year’s Christmas appeal to help our young brothers and sisters access the quality education that lights their way to a brighter future.