How We Operate

Educating The Future operates with a close functioning, valued relationship with the Timorese Government’s Ministry of Education or Ministra da Educação, Juventude e Desporto (MEJD). Educating The Future is proud to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MEJD that formalises this strategic partnership and all programs have been developed in collaboration to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

The process of renovating and/or constructing preschools first involves Educating The Future and the MEJD deciding on a preschool location based on the MEJD’s priority list. Following this, Educating The Future and the MEJD conduct site visits, beginning a socialisation process with the community and engaging the local municipality. The Construction process is initiated with respect to the local land ownership laws, local techniques and construction methods, locally sourced materials, and labour sourced directly from the communities themselves. Throughout the entire process, construction by the community is supported through fundraising efforts from Educating The Future's Australia team. Finally following the construction completion teachers and educational materials are provided by the MEJD and the preschool is opened for operation as a public preschool. This operating model stimulates the local economy, provides employment for community members and in turn allows Timorese children of remote or impoverished communities the opportunity to attend school and brighten their own futures.