30 September 2026

President José Ramos-Horta visits Casa Vida

Casa Vida welcomed His Excellency Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, for a visit to our office in Dili.

President José Ramos-Horta in conversation with the Casa Vida team during the visit.

During the visit, Casa Vida introduced its mission, programmes and the support it provides to women and children affected by violence. The President watched a short video about our work and spoke with our Director about the women and children in our care.

The visit continued with a tour of our office, where the President saw the spaces where clients take part in daily life at Casa Vida, including our social enterprises.

The President tours the Casa Vida office and social enterprise facilities.

Casa Vida is grateful for the opportunity to share our work and to raise awareness of the importance of protecting women and children in Timor-Leste.

The President visits the Casa Vida social enterprise and gallery space.

Casa Vida social enterprise staff welcome the President at La Farmácia.

Casa Vida Timor-Leste is committed to protecting women and children from gender-based violence, providing safe shelter, care and a path forward since 2008.

Talk with the team in Dili