“Before being involved in the group, I didn’t have the confidence to stand up and speak in front of people. Now I am a strong woman in Timor-Leste.” – Felizarda, Lalawa Village Chief

Covalima Community Centre gives women a space to come together, learn more about managing finances, and support each other to develop their own businesses with loans and training. Through their women’s groups, they empower women to take part in making decisions in their families and in their communities.