Six Months on Site: Building, Problem-Solving and Progress in Oekolo
Prefabricated timber, local stone and eight volunteers help our new school buildings take shape in Oekolo.
Built to Last: Concrete, Sustainability and Our School Expansion
Building for generations: how material choices, concrete quality and moisture protection shape our school’s expansion.
From a Tent to a Solar-Powered Office: Finding Independence in Remote Timor
Power cuts, persistent damp and unreliable internet once made important work a six-hour journey away. Solar, Starlink and humidity control are changing that.
The Ground Had Other Plans: Earthworks and Unexpected Challenges in Oekolo
Deep soil, heavy trucks and tropical rain: preparing Oekolo for the next stage of our school.
Designing Our New Campus: Balancing Learning, Climate and Cost
Classroom layouts, tropical weather and budget decisions shaped the design of our next school in Kot’olin.
A Place to Grow: Securing One Hectare for Our School’s Next Chapter
A one-hectare site in Kot’olin opened new possibilities for our school, alongside a demanding administrative process.
The Challenge of Finding Land: A Major Hurdle for Our School’s Expansion
Finding room for our growing school meant navigating family decisions, mountain terrain and children’s daily journeys.