Ercilio on his teaching practice placement at COSAMAR primary school, Datina, Same.
Friends of Same student completes teaching course at
Baucau Teachers College
Ercilio Cortereal has now completed the 3 year Bachelor of Teaching which qualifies him to teach in primary schools in Timor-Leste.. He has enrolled for a 4th year, which will give him a Bachelor of Education, and qualify him to teach in secondary schools also.
Our thanks to the Corpus Christi Social Justice Group for supporting his scholarship.
Due to the COVID outbreak, we are currently working from home
Coffee is available!!
Although due to an increase in the wholesale price of coffee we have to increase the price, FoS coffee is still excellent value for delicious coffee.
Coffee can be ordered online by bank transfer or credit card
(8 packs for $84 postage included)
Or contact us to buy coffee
Email: info@friendsofsame.org
Coffee Sales: 0433 709 201
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Fuan Nabilan Students
Vision impaired students at Fuan Nabilan, Saturnino and Jaquel
Ediana studying braille with Fuan Nabilan teacher Joana
Craft from East Timor and Nepal
Friends of Same sell beautiful handmade products from East Timor and Nepal.
These are fantastic gift ideas, and help support disadvantaged families in Same.
Friends of Same Inc. is a community-based group based in the
City of Boroondara, Melbourne.
We are part of a network of East Timor Friendship Groups and
provide a forum to coordinate support for the people of the
Same region, East Timor, in rebuilding their communities.
Contact us at info@friendsofsame.org
We are continuing to deliver coffee orders by mail or delivery,
Please email us at info@friendsofsame.org
or Phone 0433 709 201
Join us to provide support to a worthy cause.
in addition, there are a number of outlets where you can purchase our coffee. Click here to find one closest to you.