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Working with RMIT English Worldwide
Working with RMIT English Worldwide
Timeframe: 2005-ongoing
In 2005 the Globalism Research Centre helped to secure a short-term scholarship for Mario de Araujo, who works with Oxfam Australia and is based in Dili, to undertake a 5-week intensive language program at RMIT English Worldwide (REW). After the success of this exercise, the Globalism Research Centre and REW established a program partnership to facilitate similar opportunities for three East Timorese women in 2007. Given the extent of challenges still facing women in Timor-Leste, not only does this program allow participants to increase their English skills but it also provides an opportunity for travel, cultural exchange and personal growth. Participants' financial and logistical needs are supported by organizations and individuals in Timor-Leste and Australia.
In January 2007, Alita Verdial, Martinha Afonso Pires and Joana Belo da Costa participated in REW's highly-regarded English program (please click here for an RMIT news story about Alita, Martinha and Joana). In 2008 and 2009 two women from Timor-Leste will come to RMIT to participate in similar English training and cultural exchange programs.
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