Your support is giving hope and education to children in Timor-Leste.
In Timor-Leste, many children face extreme poverty, limited access to education, and a lack of opportunities for a better life. Shallom School is changing that. We provide free education, nutritious meals, basic healthcare, and emotional support — giving children the tools to dream and achieve a brighter future.
From early literacy to essential life skills, we prepare children for a lifetime of opportunities.
Daily meals and basic healthcare ensure our students can learn and grow in good health.
A place where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged.
From war-torn beginnings to a future of hope through education.
Shallom School (originally Centro de Ensino e Treinamento Lorosae) was founded on March 20, 2000, by the Brazilian NGO Junta Administrativa de Missões (JAMI). In the aftermath of Timor-Leste’s struggle for independence and years of conflict, JAMI arrived with a vision: to restore hope and rebuild lives through education.
In its early days, the school began as a small preschool with just a handful of students and volunteer teachers, working with limited resources but with abundant faith and determination. The mission was simple yet powerful — to provide children with access to basic courses in Portuguese, English, computer skills, and cooking, while offering early childhood, primary, and junior secondary education, all grounded in Christian values and taught in Portuguese.
Over time, the school grew in structure and recognition. It is now officially accredited by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Justice of Timor-Leste. Today, Shallom School provides education from preschool through 9th grade, nurturing not only knowledge but also character, faith, and opportunities for a brighter future.
Every contribution helps us reach more children with education, health, and hope.
Empowering children through learning and skills for life.
Keeping our students healthy and ready to learn.
Providing assistance to children and families in crisis.
Our dedicated teachers, volunteers, and supporters are the heartbeat of Shallom School. With passion and compassion, they work tirelessly to give every child the opportunity to thrive.
Arts and Culture
Citizenship, 7-9th Grade
History and Geography (Coordinator)
Social Sciences and Natural Sciences
Religion, 3th Grade and Preschool (Coordinator)
Portuguese Language
Religion, 2th Grade and Preschool
Tetun Language, 2th Grade
Portuguese Language, 3th Grade
English, 3th Grade
Economy, 3th Grade
Sport, 3th Grade
Mathematics, 3th Grade
Arts, 3th Grade
Sports and Health Hygiene, 1th Grade
Tetun Language, 3th Grade
Physics, 3th Grade
Biology, 3th Grade
General Matters, 2th Grade
General Matters, 1th Grade
General Matter, 4th Grade
Sport, 2th Grade
General Matters, 3th Grade
General Matters, 2th Grade
English Language Assistant for Preschoolers
Preschool Assistant
General Preschool Subject Matter
Logistics
Religion, 1st and 4th grade
Preschool
Preschool
General Subject Matter, 2th Grade
HR Finance
Secretary
Administrative Manager
A single gift provides meals, school supplies, and hope for children in Timor-Leste.
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Your monthly gift ensures a child’s ongoing education, nutrition, and care.
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Your donation directly funds education, meals, healthcare, and hope for children in Timor-Leste. Together, we can break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future.
Stories from the ground, updates on our programs, and insights into the lives you’re helping to change.
