CARE Komesa ho Jornada Parseria Ekuitativu hamutuk ho Organizasaun Sosiedade Sivil sira hodi Avansa Feto nia Justisa Ekonomia iha Timor-Leste

Dili, 23 Fevereiru, 2024 – Ohin loron marka pasu signifikante ida ba CARE, liu husi kolaborasaun ho organizasaun sosiedade sivil lokal sira, Mane Ho Vizaun Foun no Movimento Feto Foin Sa’e (MOFFE), ne’ebé mak asina akordu parseria fulan lima ho finansiamentu husi Australia Non-Governmental Cooperation Program (ANCP). Objetivu prinsipál husi inisiativa ida ne’e mak atu reforsa justisa ekonomia feto nian no hasa’e reziliensia sosiedade sivil iha rejiaun Pasifiku.

Programa ida ne’e marka mudansa ida iha CARE nia aprosimasaun iha modelu parseria – CARE sei adopta parseria ekuitativu ne’ebé mak sei sai baze ba CARE nia envolvimentu no servisu besik ho organizasaun sosiedade sivil sira. Adopta prinsípiu parseria ida ne’e sei fó kbiit ba autór nasional no lokal sira atu lidera inisiativa dezenvolvimentu sira hodi haforsa sira nia kapasidade ne’ebé iha ona, haforsa sira nia lideransa, no koñesimentu kontestual hodi hatan ba dezafiu dezenvolvimentu lokal ho efetivu no atinje rezultadu ne’ebé real.

Ami sei muda husi modelu parseria ne’ebé konvensional, no aprosimasaun ida ne’e loke dalan ba parseiru lokal sira atu hamriik iha liña frente no lidera inisiativa dezenvolvimentu sira, CARE sei komplementa deit forsa ne’ebé parseiru lokal sira iha ona. La hanesan ho mekanizmu finansiamentu tradisionál balun ne’ebé baibain aloka deit rekursu ba implementasaun projetu, modelu parseria ekuitativu ida ne’e fó oportunidade ba parseiru lokal sira atu haforsa sira nia kapasidade institusional iha area hirak ne’ebé identifika ona.

Liu husi parseria ida ne’e, Mane ho Vizaun Foun (MHVF) sei implementa atividade projetu iha munsipiu Viqueque, ho sira nia peritu iha envolve mane atu promove igualdade jéneru no luta kontra Violénsia Bazeia ba Jéneru (VBJ). MHVF nia inisiativa inklui estabelese grupu Rai no Empresta Osan ne’ebé lidera husi feto, no iha tempu hanesan, envolve mane sira hodi promove hahalok naun-violentu hodi kria harmonia iha uma-laran. Intervensaun ida ne’e sei sai importante hodi kria ambiente ida ne’ebé livre husi VBJ iha ne’ebé feto sira bele kontribui ba rendimentu familia.

Americo de Araujo, Diretor ba Mane ho Vizaun Foun, espresa ninia otimizmu ba parseira ida ne’e, nia dehan “Kolaborasaun ida ne’e sei fó dalan mai ami hodi haforsa kapasidade operasional organizasaun nian. Ami sei aloka fundus hodi haforsa liu tan ami nia polítika no prosesu internal sira, no ida ne’e sei gia ami nia ekipa iha sira nia servisu loron-loron no kontribui ba sustentabilidade longu-prazu organizasaun nian. Haree ba implementasaun projetu, ami iha objetivu atu hadi’ak grupu feto sira nia abilidade hodi operasionaliza grupu Rai no Empresta Osan sira, no ida ne’e importante tebes ba sira atu kontribui ba rendimentu familia. Envolve mane no labarik mane sira sei komplementa liu tan atividade sira ne’e”.

Iha tempu hanesan, MOFFE no CARE fahe objetivu komún ba hasa’e feto sira nia lian iha nivel baze. Maske ita haree ona progresu signifikante ba feto nia reprezentasaun iha nivel nasional, ita sei nafatin haree lakuna jéneru iha knaar lideransa lokal nian. Ho nune’e, liu husi inisiativa ne’e MOFFE sei kolabora ho lider feto sira iha Dili, Manatuto, Baucau no Ermera, ne’ebé mak foin lalais eleitu iha Eleisaun Suku. Lider feto sira ne’e sei kolabora iha inisiativa sira foka ba haforsa sira nia abilidade lideransa, abilidade rezolve konflitu, no hasa’e koñesimentu konaba prevensaun no atendimentu servisu ba VBJ. Adisionalmente, lider feto sira ne’e sei iha papél importante ba kampaña media sira ne’ebé foka ba hasa’e konsiénsia konaba importansia husi feto nia lideransa no igualdade jéneru.

Yasinta Lujina, Diretora MOFFE, hatudu ninia entuziasmu konaba parseria ne’e, no nia dehan “Bainhira feto iha abilidade jestaun lideransa di’ak, sira iha podér hodi foti desizaun rasik no jere sira nia moris rasik. Abilidade ida ne’e importante ba sira atu partisipa di’ak liu iha atividade sira ne’ebé lori rendimentu no sira mos bele kontribui ba rendimentu familia.”

Liu husi aproximasaun parseria ekuitativu, CARE sei kontinua atu avansa mudansa transformativa, hasa’e autor lokal sira nia lian no kria dalan ba dezenvolvimentu sustentavel ne’ebé mak prioritiza inklusividade no igualdade jéneru. Inisiativa ida ne’e la’os deit signifika progresu ida husi modalidade asisténsia tradisionál sira maibé mos subliña CARE nia komprimisiu hodi promove parseria signifikativu sira ne’ebé fó kbiit ba komunidade sira no lori mudansa pozitivu.

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CARE Embarks on Equitable Partnership Journey with Local Civil Society Organisations to Advance Women’s Economic Justice in Timor-Leste

Dili, 23 February, 2024 – Today marks a significant milestone as CARE, in collaboration with local civil society organisations (CSOs), Mane Ho Vizaun Foun (Men With New Vision) and Movimento Feto Foin Sa’e (MOFFE), sign a five-month partnership agreement with funding from the Australia Non-Governmental Cooperation Program (ANCP). The primary objective of this initiative is to bolster women’s economic justice and increase civil society resilience across the Pacific region.

This pioneering program marks a paradigm shift in CARE’s approach, embracing equitable partnership as the cornerstone of its engagement with local civil society organisations. Adopting the principles of equitable partnership empowers national and local actors to spearhead development initiatives, leveraging their inherent strengths, leadership, and contextual insights to tackle local development challenges effectively and achieve tangible outcomes.

Departing from conventional partnership models, this approach positions local partners at the forefront of development initiatives, enabling them to take the lead while CARE provides support to their existing capacities. Unlike some traditional funding mechanisms that typically allocate resources solely for project implementation, this equitable partnership model provides local partners the opportunity to strengthen institutional capacities in identified areas.

Under this partnership, Mane ho Vizaun Foun (MHVF) will implement project activities in the Viqueque municipality, drawing on their expertise in engaging men to promote gender equality and combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV). MHVF’s initiatives include establishing women-led Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) while actively involving men in advocating for non-violent behaviours to foster familial harmony. This intervention is pivotal in creating a GBV-free environment where women can meaningfully contribute to family income.

Americo de Araujo, Director of Mane ho Vizaun Foun, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating “This collaboration will allow us to improve our operational capabilities. We will be able to allocate funds to reinforce our internal policies and processes, which will help guide staff members in their daily duties and contribute to the long-term sustainability of our organisation. In terms of project implementation, we seek to improve women’s groups’ ability to operate their VSLA groups, which is essential for them to contribute to family income. Engaging with men and boys will further complement this”.

Meanwhile, MOFFE and CARE share a mutual objective of amplifying women’s voice at the grassroots level. Despite progress in enabling women’s representation at the national level, there remains a notable gender gap in local leadership roles. In light of this, MOFFE will collaborate closely with women leaders in Dili, Manatuto, Baucau, and Ermera, who were elected in the recent Suco Election. These women leaders will collaborate in initiatives aimed at enhancing their leadership skills, conflict resolution abilities, and awareness on GBV prevention and services. Moreover, they will play a pivotal role in media campaigns aimed at raising awareness about the significance of women’s leadership and gender equality.

Yasinta Lujina, Director of MOFFE, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating “When women have improved leadership ability, they have the potential to speak up for themselves and take decisions for their own lives. This is ability is also crucial for them to participate in income-generating activities and meaningfully contribute to family income.”

By embracing an equitable partnership approach, CARE will continue to catalyse transformative change, amplifying the voices of local actors and fostering sustainable development pathways that prioritise inclusivity and gender equality. This initiative not only signifies a progression from traditional aid modalities but also underscores CARE’s unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships that empower communities and drive positive change.

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