East Timorese, highly active and committed to the well being of the East Timorese people. She enjoys great respect among them. Has worked in relief programs in the early war years, and keeps well informed about the current needs of the people. In addition to her work for Timor Aid, Maria do Ceu is involved in a number of other initiatives to advance the East Timor cause. She has a special interest in the advancement of women. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English, Bahasa Indonesia, Tetum and French.

Long term involvement with Timor and neighbouring islands since the early 1970’s.  Developed a leading traditional textile production facility in Flores in the 1970’s, and initiated health aid projects on that island. Fluent in several European languages (including Portuguese) and Bahasa Indonesia. Academic background and higher degrees in Economics, International Relations, plus qualifications and experience in General Management. For many years, as Director General for International Relations of CNRM and Executive Director of the East Timor International Support Center (ETISC), actively involved in international advocacy for the self-determination of the people of East Timor, working closely with Dr José Ramos Horta.

Head of the Synod of East Timorese Protestant Churches. Indonesian-educated, widely travelled abroad, including for post-graduate studies. Deeply committed to the freedom of his people, he courageously called for the recognition of the independence of his church in the World Council of Churches, which he successfully achieved. Also involved in his Church’s aid organization Yayasan Naroman, a Timor Aid partner.

A widely read and well educated member of the new generation of East Timorese. Graduate in Information Technology from Jakarta’s top university, currently undertaking the first part of a Master’s Degree in Business at Darwin in Australia, where he also teaches the East Timorese Tetum language. Fluent in English, Portuguese and Bahasa Indonesia. He is the son of East Timor’s chief Independence hero, and former National President Nicolau Lobato.

Senior Technical Adviser at Counterpart International in Washington, member of the organisation’s Senior Management Team and Treasurer of the Board. As a former USAID staff member, Dr George has had a distinguished career in international aid, worked 12 years with the Ford Foundation, 17 years with USAID/Dept. of State, living in Asia 15 years. Member of 10 not for profit Boards of Directors in the US.

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. International celebrity known world-wide for his outstanding achievements as a key figure in the East Timorese struggle for self-determination for 24 years. Member of boards of many prestigious organisations, including the Counterpart International Advisory Board.

Goa-born Catholic Missionary serving in East Timor since 1947. Treasurer of the Dili Diocese. Has made an outstanding contribution to education through the building of good quality parish schools and the first adult education facility in East Timor. Also built and operated several well-run parish health clinics. A very competent administrator with deep knowledge and insights into the development needs of the country.