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MEET THE TEAM

Our dedicated team combines diverse skills to make a positive in the community. United in our mission, we are committed to fostering growth and shaping a future for all.

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Co-founder

Bella Galhos

Bella is a well known public speaker and social influencer raising her voice towards socio-cultural-political issues. She provides technical support and strategic direction to the Arcoiris Timor Leste. She has been awarded with several international recognitions - “Woman of Courage 1999 of Canada, ‘Phenomenal woman Award 1999’, ‘Best Speaker Award 1997, UN Freedom and Human Right Award 2003 Impact Hero 2015 Award

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Community Coordinator

Azu Lopes

​Azu joined in the year 2020 and has been a passionate community member who is motivated to support his peers across the country. Coming from an agriculture-based family in Maliana. He has faced discrimination all his life because of his gender identity and sexual orientation, it didn’t deter him from living a life he chose to live. He is an ardent supporter of freedom of expression and choices of lives.

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Community Coordinator

Azu Lopes

​Azu joined in the year 2020 and has been a passionate community member who is motivated to support his peers across the country. Coming from an agriculture-based family in Maliana. He has faced discrimination all his life because of his gender identity and sexual orientation, it didn’t deter him from living a life he chose to live. He is an ardent supporter of freedom of expression and choices of lives.

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Co-founder

Iram Saeed

Iram has completed nearly 28 years as a professional in the development sector while focusing on gender and rights, LGBTIQ+, women’s health, reproductive and sexual health, HIV and adolescent health. She’s a human rights activist possessing skills in management, monitoring & evaluation, participatory action research, advocacy and networking. She works as a consultant with UN and other international agencies.

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Community Coordinator

Azu Lopes

​Azu joined in the year 2020 and has been a passionate community member who is motivated to support his peers across the country. Coming from an agriculture-based family in Maliana. He has faced discrimination all his life because of his gender identity and sexual orientation, it didn’t deter him from living a life he chose to live. He is an ardent supporter of freedom of expression and choices of lives.

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Community Coordinator

Azu Lopes

​Azu joined in the year 2020 and has been a passionate community member who is motivated to support his peers across the country. Coming from an agriculture-based family in Maliana. He has faced discrimination all his life because of his gender identity and sexual orientation, it didn’t deter him from living a life he chose to live. He is an ardent supporter of freedom of expression and choices of lives.

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Admin & Finance Manager 

Silvia da Costa Gusmao

Silvia holds a Certificate I- Bachelor Degree of Education in University of UNPAZ, Faculty of  Economics-Department Accounting, (with specialization in Accounting & Finance), Dili (2011-2015), and a Certificate I level in Administration from Fundasaun Hamahon, Bebora Dili, Timor-Leste (2010). She is a dedicated person, keen learner and reliable. She has worked with many NGOs prior joining the organization.

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Community Coordinator

Azu Lopes

​Azu joined in the year 2020 and has been a passionate community member who is motivated to support his peers across the country. Coming from an agriculture-based family in Maliana. He has faced discrimination all his life because of his gender identity and sexual orientation, it didn’t deter him from living a life he chose to live. He is an ardent supporter of freedom of expression and choices of lives.

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Community Coordinator

Azu Lopes

​Azu joined in the year 2020 and has been a passionate community member who is motivated to support his peers across the country. Coming from an agriculture-based family in Maliana. He has faced discrimination all his life because of his gender identity and sexual orientation, it didn’t deter him from living a life he chose to live. He is an ardent supporter of freedom of expression and choices of lives.

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