Educating The Future | Non-profit organisation
Educating The Future
Phone: +61 432 994 885
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25.01.2022 We are proud to see progress on our Fahisoi Pre-School! In 2020, this pre-school will open for the Community and neighbouring villages. . Ami sente orgullu haree progresu kona-ba ita-nia pré-Eskolar Fahisoi! Iha tinan 2020, pré-eskola ida-ne'e sei loke ba Komunidade no suku sira.
25.01.2022 What a fantastic team! We'd like to welcome all our wonderful new recruits to the Educating the Future Family! We had a really productive induction and have a lot of exciting things planned for the second half of the year so keep your eyes peeled! . We'd also like to thank our outgoing members who's work we have appreciated thoroughly and who will be dearly missed! Honourable mentions to: @naomi_ambaguette @jesskarmokar @anna.spasovska @anguslawsonn @tibsv everyone at Educating the Future wishes you guys the best for the future and we're excited to see what you guys embark on in this next chapter of your lives! Best of luck!
25.01.2022 With the foundations laid, walls up and the roof to come, Educating The Future's second pre-school in Fahisoi-Lequidoe, Aileu Municipality, in partnership with the Ministry Of Education, Dili, East Timor and the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is commencing the final stage of construction! This pre-school will provide an invaluable educational foundation opportunity to children directly from Fahisoi and the surrounding villages. Obridgo barak!
24.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: 13/02/2021! Educating The Future is hosting its first ever Netball Gala Day to raise funds for improved access to education in Timor-Leste. The day will take place at the Heffron Park Netball Courts, Maroubra, and consist of a competitive round robin with prizes awarded to those who finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd! It will be a great day out and a fantastic way to support the work of Educating The Future in providing schools and education to young people in Timor-Les...te. So, save the date and start thinking about making your teams (max 10 people per team). DM us for more information & tag your friends who might want to join in the fun!
23.01.2022 Educating The Future are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest fundraising campaign, Build A Classroom! Join the ETF community to collaborate in raising $30,000 for the construction of classrooms in Timor-Leste. Build A Classroom is a crowdfunding platform powered by Raisely that allows individuals, schools and companies across Australia to come together to raise money to improve access to education in Timor-Leste and have an incredible impact on preschool children i...n the region! You can sign up as an individual or team, create your own personalised profile and begin your incredible fundraising journey. You set your own goal and can raise the money any way you like - whether it be a sporting event, birthday fundraiser, art show, trivia night, or any other weird and wonderful events you can think of! Each and every fundraiser will have the opportunity to directly support a classroom in Timor-Leste, and have an incredible impact on the lives of Timorese children. Check out https://buildaclassroom.raisely.com/ to visit the Build A Classroom website where you can create your own fundraiser, support an individual or team that is hosting their own Build A Classroom fundraiser, or make a donation to our overall goal!
23.01.2022 We've got big goals at Educating The Future Together we are working towards a future where all children have access to quality education!
23.01.2022 Educating The Future are thrilled to be an ACFID member! We are looking forward to seeing the positive impact that this accreditation will have on the work of our organisation, improving access to preschool education in Timor-Leste.
22.01.2022 UN World Literacy Day aims to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies. ETF are working hard to support literacy in Timor-Leste and are proud of the progress we have made so far!
21.01.2022 Happy World Teachers’ Day! Teachers are the backbone of the education system and a driving force in changing the lives of Timorese youth. We would like to thank our teachers at ETF preschools in Timor-Leste, and all the wonderful educators worldwide for their compassion, dedication and continuous inspiration for future generations! #worldteachersday
20.01.2022 ARE YOU A CHANGE MAKER? Interested in joining a good cause or simply beefing up your resume? If you .... then JOIN OUR FUNDRAISING TEAM! Link in bio to apply! Feel free to DM us with any questions! :)
20.01.2022 Looking to help a good cause, do some philanthropic work and attain work experience? We are recruiting people to join our graphic design team! We are looking for individuals that have a creative background and are skilled with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Head to our website https://www.educatingthefuture.org/tak/join-our-youth-team/ to apply! Feel free to message us with any questions! :)
19.01.2022 This evening, Educating The Future’s newly formed Advisory Panel had its inaugural meeting. The panel welcomes a diverse range of industry professionals and leaders to ideate how ETF can increase its operational and strategic efficiency. ETF would like to thank the Advisory Panel, made up of Pedro Ximenes, James de Vries, Louis Talay and Luciano Valentim da Conceicao (Consul-General of Timor-Leste) for their invaluable contributions to our organisation.
19.01.2022 Did you know that only 2 in 10 Timorese children currently have access to preschool education? Preschool education is the foundation upon which further education can grow, leading to increased economic, social and health related benefits. At Educating The Future, we believe that every child deserves access to a quality education regardless of where they grow up. Support our mission and help us empower the children who need it most through the power of education!
18.01.2022 Meet Our Incredible Team! A big thank you to our 2020 Educating The Future Australia Volunteer Team! With over 60 volunteers from Australia and Timor-Leste leading our activities, ETF is positioned to make a positive impact for many years to come. Our team has adapted swiftly to the new ways of working and managing to deliver meaningful work, including fundraising, marketing, and partnership work! ... We're currently recruiting so if you're interested in taking part in our amazing team keep your eyes peeled!
18.01.2022 Don’t know what you want for your birthday? Why not donate your birthday to Educating the Future! Starting a birthday fundraiser over Facebook is an easy way to support Educating The Future in its mission to empower disadvantaged youth in Timor-Leste through education! 90% of all funds raised will directly support the construction of preschools, creating valuable change for communities in remote areas of Timor-Leste!
17.01.2022 A big thank you to Coogee Voice for interviewing Educating The Future’s two founders, Adam Hegedus & Alexi Piovano! Tune in below to hear about their journey founding Educating The Future and the support they have received from communities throughout Australia.
16.01.2022 Throwback to our @touch4timor event way back in February! Events contribute significantly to raising awareness for our mission, fundraising towards our programs, and bringing people together for a good cause. ETF would like to extend a massive thank you to @bigshotdrinks for their contributions on the day, making our event the enormous success it was! We look forward to being able to host more events like this in the future when it is safe to do so.
16.01.2022 We would like to give a huge thank you to our volunteers in Timor-Leste! Our in-country volunteers have been doing an amazing job keeping our projects running smoothly during the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you for all the hard work you do on the ground to transform ETF’s goals into reality.
14.01.2022 We are proud to release our Annual Report for 2019! https://www.educatingthefuture.org//5.2.-Annual-Reprt-Fina
14.01.2022 $4,200 raised! Yesterday, ETF co-founders Adam and Alexi caught up with marathon walker Byron Bruce-James at Blueys Beach. The group reflected upon balancing the mental and physical aspects of the walk, and using the bigger picture to motivate endurance day after day. Byron reflects upon his solo trek as a ‘true test of willpower’ and views the experience as a way to understand more about himself, as well as help disadvantaged children in Timor-Leste. Byron is 280km into hi...s 800km journey and has raised 84% of his $5000 fundraising target! Together, we can exceed this fundraising goal and maximise ETF’s impact in Timor-Leste! Follow the link below to donate! https://buildaclassroom.raisely.com/byron-bruce-james
13.01.2022 This festive season choose to give the gift of education! The ETF Gift Card initiative allows you to gift your family and friends something that will change the lives of children in Timor-Leste. For $53 you can educate a child for a year and for $105 you can support a child for the duration of their preschool education. Head to the ‘donate’ section of our website to give the gift of education this festive season and make a difference in Timor-Leste!... https://www.educatingthefuture.org/donate/
11.01.2022 The Educating The Future community would like to thank director Nat Del Vecchio for her extensive contributions to ETF since its inception in 2016. Nat has led the organisation of multiple annual gala dinner events, visited Timor-Leste to support the construction of our three pre-schools, taken on the role of inaugural Company Secretary and inspired countless volunteers during her time with Educating The Future. Thank you Nat!
11.01.2022 Schools bring opportunities for education, development and friendship. Together we can empower disadvantaged youth in Timor-Leste through the power of pre-school education. Help us support our mission by spreading the word about ETF and tagging 3 friends you went to school with below!
11.01.2022 In true 2020 style, members of Educating The Future's Board of Directors, Advisory Panel and volunteers gathered virtually this evening for the 2020 Annual General Meeting. ETF would like to extend thanks to all of our supporters, volunteers, sponsors and donors for their remarkable efforts this year. We are looking forward to continuing improving access to education in Timor-Leste in 2021 and beyond! Our Chair of the Board, Raff Del Vecchio, reflected on ETF's achievements a...Continue reading
08.01.2022 Looking to help a good cause and do some philanthropic work or simply to beef up your resume and get some good work experience? Well you’re in luck! We’re recruiting people to join our HR, tech and fundraising team. Have a look at some of our older posts if you’d like more details and head to the link in our bio to apply! Feel free to message us with any questions! :)
08.01.2022 Educating The Future's Managing Director, Adam Hegedus, was recently interviewed by the Australian Institute of Company Directors! You can read about Educating The Future's story, strategic direction, board and governance strategies in the article: https://aicd.companydirectors.com.au//giving-children-a-be
07.01.2022 Still looking for those last minute holiday gifts? Don’t worry, ETF has you covered! Give the gift of education this ChristmasFor $53 you can educate a child for a year and for $105 you can support a child for the duration of their preschool education. Support access to education in Timor-Leste AND ease your holiday season stress! Simply head to the donate button on our website to purchase a ‘Gift of Education’ and support children in Timor-Leste access vital preschool educ...ation! www.educatingthefuture.org/donate
07.01.2022 Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. -John Dewy
06.01.2022 One of our core values at ETF is collaboration. We work with local communities every step of the way and love hearing their feedback. In a recent interview with the parents and representatives of the Fahiten community, ETF gained valuable feedback on our preschool construction in Fahiten! Key takeaways from this interview were: Parents used to worry about sending their children to school as they were concerned about the safety of the old school buildings and the potential f...or collapse. As a result of ETF’s new school in Fahiten, parents now feel comfortable sending their children to school knowing that they will be safe. COVID-19 presented challenges to the construction of the school and the build had to be temporarily paused as a result of the pandemic. Construction has now recommenced with all workers wearing masks and practicing proper hygiene. Community members are very grateful for ETF’s support and hope that ETF may be able to support the community to build a playground to incentivise school attendance. This project could not have been constructed without the generosity of the Alice Springs community and Jayden Gilby, a supporter of early childhood education in Timor-Leste. This construction in Fahiten is also supported and funded by the Australian Government under the Friendship Grant Round 1 initiative. In collaboration with The Australian Government, The Timorese Government's Ministry of Education and local Timorese communities, ETF is instigating lasting educational change throughout Timor-Leste. #FriendshipGrant #AustralianAid
05.01.2022 Educating The Future has now been accredited for interim full membership of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)! ACFID is the peak council for Australian not-for-profit aid and development organisations, with membership presenting a significant milestone in the maturity of this organisation. ETF is now part of a network which unites Australia’s non-government aid and international development organisations to strengthen their collective impact against poverty ETF is a signatory to the ACFID Code of Conduct, a voluntary, self-regulatory sector code of good practice. As a signatory, ETF completely adheres to and is committed to conducting our operations with complete transparency, accountability and integrity.
04.01.2022 We are so excited to present the progress of our second pre-school in Fahiten! Construction has recently passed the halfway mark, with an expected completion in the coming months. When open, the pre-school will cater to over 100 students, boosting educational prospects and increasing opportunity throughout the region.
04.01.2022 Throwback to this time last year at our Annual Gala Dinner! Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions we were unable to hold our fifth consecutive dinner this year, but hopefully next year we can be back, bigger and better than ever! Here are some memories for you to relive, albeit without the fabulous three course feast, courtesy of The Dinner Ladies! If you’re feeling reminiscent and generous, you can donate to ETF’s cause through the link in in our bio!
02.01.2022 Join our team! We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join a leading Australian and Timorese charity run by young people! We have roles across fundraising, programs, human resources, graphic design, among others. Applicants from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, along with Timor-Leste are welcome at this stage. Check out the Join Our Team link in our bio and on our website to express interest in this role. Keep your eyes peeled for more details about specific roles!
02.01.2022 Educating The Future is incredibly proud to announce the completion of our second preschool in Fahisoi, Aileu District, Timor-Leste! After a complex construction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ETF and the Timorese Ministry of Education can finally hang their hat on another successful preschool construction! This project was supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Friendship Grant. Our project in Fahisoi sought to transform an unsafe 8 x... 8m single classroom that struggled to cater to the number of students in the area. Now, the completed school boasts two classrooms and a teachers office, built to the Timorese Government’s preschool design specifications. With ample space and teachers already at the site, the school is ready to deliver life changing education for the youth of Timor-Leste. As volunteers, these are the achievements that remind us why we do our work. For all the donors and supporters, this is what your generosity leads to. From volunteers, to collaborators, to donors and supporters, in Timor-Leste and Australia, this is what we are capable of when we work together! These are the milestones that define our organisation, and we could not be more proud of the end result here in Fahisoi!
02.01.2022 Adam Hegedus, Co-Founder and Managing Director, and Raff Del Vecchio, Chairperson, spoke with Spotlight 90.5FM about Educating The Future’s journey and future plans. Check out the podcast below!
01.01.2022 Happy UN International Youth Day from Educating The Future! We are incredibly proud of our youth-led team who are working to improve the lives of children in Timor- Leste through the power of pre-school education #internationalyouthday
