Category: Project Updates
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Made by Ilda
Ilda da Cruz, the vibrant and talented Coordinator of the LO’UD Cooperative, has many skills, and sewing is just one! Her recent visit to chilly Melbourne brought a wave of nostalgia, taking Deb Salvagno back to 2003 when they first met. While Dili basked in sunlight, Melbourne’s cold kept them indoors, making it the perfect…
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Remembering Timor-Leste: Tais, Culture & Resilience
“Further, it is a reminder that art without politics is hollow and indulgent, whereas politics without art is dry and lacking in intrinsic motivations. But when combined, art and politics provide the foundation for a resilient culture.” by Lev Lafayette
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Arte Tais Husi LO’UD
Australian War Memorial Tais Commission 2021-2023. Inspired by ETWA’s short documentary film, Heru Ini Lafu, a curator at the Australian War Memorial reached out to ETWA to explore the possibility of commissioning Tais from LO’UD that could speak to themes of independence, and women’s role in peace and nation building. After conversations over many months,…
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LO’UD Community Bank
This absolutely brilliant initiative is like a community bank, specifically designed by LO’UD members, for members and their families.
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Building LO’UD a frame at a time!
Every enterprise needs a space to work in, be it a building or via cloud technologies. A space where teams come together to deliver on their mission. This has been a dream for LO’UD since the three weaving groups were formed in 2007, and after years of negotiation and hard work, they’ve realised their dream! A…
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Bridget’s Experience
VOLUNTEER IN RESIDENCE Name: Bridget Dobbie Age: 33 Skills: Product Development, Quality Assurance [portfolio_slideshow id=1887] Reports from the field [tabs] [tab title=”19th June 2015″] Walking through Lospalos during the lunch and siesta hours gives an exaggerated impression of the town’s sleepiness. My friend Adam is still with me and we navigate the three un-edged streets…
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Health Study Update
October 2010 Report by | Libby Maitland – ETWA Health project Coordinator It was wonderful to have the opportunity to return to Timor Leste to follow up from the health study conducted in 2009. Whilst I was there two meetings with the weavers were held, in Fuat (with members of both Fuat and Kainliu weaving…
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The Fo-Ba-Malu Story – Exhibition 2013
Join us in celebration of collaborative work with our Timor-Leste partners, followed by our 7th Annual General Meeting. The event sees the first public preview of Fo-Ba-Malu textiles and the results of important research and project work undertaken by ETWA members and LO’UD Cooperative during the past two years. Exhibition 1st to 17th November 2013.…