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About us

Pro-EMA is a non-profit organization in Timor-Leste that empowers young women from vulnerable backgrounds through professional training and social impact businesses. We provide hands-on education through our restaurant-school, hotel-school, beauty salon, chocolate factory (Mehi Chocolate), and business incubator—creating real job opportunities and long-term change.

Led by a team of resilient women, including survivors of abuse, Pro-EMA also runs a Solidarity Kitchen that brings nutritious meals and health education to communities in need. Every service we offer is a step toward dignity, independence, and a brighter future for girls and young women across Timor-Leste.

Pro-EMA hopes for a world were there are no gender discrimination!

Our Mission

Our Mission

To promote capacity-building and personal, educational, social and economic development for
vulnerable girls and young women living in underdeveloped communities in Timor-Leste, in order to
strengthen their autonomy, raise their leadership and increase their employability.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to be an institution that effectively contributes to the integral development of girls and
young women in Timor-Leste.

We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.

Pro-EMA: dream-making for young women in
Timor-Leste

Meet Our Board Members

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Simone Assis

President

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Leandro Ribeiro

Carol Stewart

Gregorio de Souza

Treasurer

Secretary

Ana Paula

Hans Barbut

Elisabeth Gomes

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Maria Amado

Fabiana O'Stos

David McArthur 

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We Need Your Support Today!

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