On a joyful mission in Timor-Leste
Fr Sacha Bermudez-Goldman SJ, a Companion of Jesuit Mission, left Australia in mid-January 2025 to join ISJB in Kasait, Timor-Leste, as part of their teaching staff and their Ignatian Formation team.
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Shining the Light of Mercy
After being found in a rubbish bin, Bunchy was delivered to the Light of Mercy Home, where he was loved back to life by the Sisters, staff and other children. -
Challenging tradition and inspiring change
The ‘Lok Manch’ project has trained over 6,000 people to become Community Leaders, equipping them to identify local needs and engage with government to improve access to essential schemes and entitlements. -
Teaching is my passion
Agostinho is already shaping the future of Timor-Leste—one lesson at a time. A teacher, husband and father, Agostinho lives in Dili with his wife and two children and is deeply committed to his vocation. -
Sisters standing strong
Young people at the Student Centre in Cambodia are rebuilding their lives with strength, dignity and hope. -
Growing up overnight
Before the war in Ukraine, Iwan was just like any other teenager—his life filled with school, friends, and routine. -
Finding her voice and a vision for the future
For 19-year-old Fa, school is a life-changing opportunity. -
A year of gratitude
In 2024, more than 530,000 people across 13 countries were empowered through Jesuit Mission-supported programs. -
Lighting the path to education in India
The ‘Ankur Project’ has sparked a love of learning and inspired dreams of a wider world. -
Guided by compassion
Maria has always been determined to build a better future—not just for herself, but for others. Growing up in Taibessi, Dili, in a hardworking family, she saw firsthand the struggles people face, particularly when it comes to mental health.