Foto Grupu Anhapi Bisoni-Oecusse. Foto:Lensa Fokupers. Data: 08/04/2026
Iha 2025, viajen ida ne’ebé nakonu ho esperansa hahú iha Oecusse bainhira membru na’in 29 (feto na’in 14 no mane na’in 15) forma grupu poupansa Anhapi Bisoni liuhosi Projetu Promosaun ba Feto liuhusi Empoderamentu Ekonómiku no Direitu (POWER) ne’ebé finansia hosi UE, ne’ebé hetan apoiu fasilita hosi FEEO. Ho objetivu ida ne’ebé hanesan, sira hahú harii independénsia ekonómika liuhosi poupansa ki’ik fulan-fulan ho $2–$10.
Iha tinan ida nia laran, grupu ne’e halibur $2,376.50 ne’ebé jere ho transparente no uza ba empréstimu ho funan ki’ik ne’ebé apoia negósiu ki’ik sira no edukasaun. Envezde fahe lukru sira, membru sira investe fali fundu sira hanesan kapitál inísiu ba sira nia objetivu ba tempu naruk harii kooperativa ida.
Impaktu ne’e vizivel ona. Membru sira hahú ona negósiu hanesan kios, hakiak animál, no fa’an ai-han no kolektivamente, sira kuda ai-horis hanesan batar, fore-mungu, no modo, no prodús sasán sira ne’ebé halo ho liman inklui roupa tais, saku, no dosi sira ne’ebé fa’an iha eventu lokál sira.
“Uluk susar atu atende nesesidade lor-loron nian.Liu husi grupu ida ne’e, ami aprende jestaun finanseira, abilidade moris, no oinsa hala’o negosiu ki’ik,” Agustinho hanesan lider grupu fahe
Harii iha solidariedade ne’ebé forte, grupu ne’e kontinua buras no habelar ninia atividade sira.
“Ami hein atu hasa’e kapasidade produsaun, inklui sosa ekipamentu sira hanesan fornu no mixer ba ami nia negósiu dosi nian,” Marcos fahe
Grupu ne’e mós hein atu kontinua hetan mentorizasaun no formasaun atualizasaun husi FEEO, Fokupers, no World Vision hodi hametin membru sira nia abilidade no koñesimentu.
Nu’udar sinál apresiasaun, grupu ne’e hato’o agradesimentu ba Uniaun Europeia, FEEO, Fokupers, no World Vision ba sira-nia apoiu kontinua.
Anhapi Bisoni nia viajen hatudu katak mudansa ne’ebé dura hahú ki’ik—poupa hamutuk, aprende hamutuk, no buras hamutuk.
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Anhapi Bisoni: From Small Savings to Big Dreams
In 2025, a journey full of hope began in Oecusse when 29 members (14 women and 15 men) formed the Anhapi Bisoni savings group through the EU-funded Promotion of Women through Economic Empowerment and Law (POWER) Project, facilitated by the EU. With a common goal in mind, they began to build economic independence through small monthly savings of $2–$10.
Within a year, the group raised $2,376.50 that was transparently managed and used for low-interest loans that support members small businesses and education goals. Instead of sharing the profits, members reinvest the funds as seed capital for their long-term goal of establishing a cooperative.
The impact is already visible. Members have started businesses such as kiosks, animal husbandry, food vending and collectively, they grow crops such as corn, soybeans, and vegetables, and produce handmade items including clothing, bags, and sweets that are sold at local events.
“It used to be difficult to meet our daily needs. By belonging to this groupgroup, we learned financial management, life skills, and how to run a small business,” Agustinho a group leader shared.
Built on strong solidarity, the group continues to grow and expand its activities.
“We are looking forward to increasing production capacity, including purchasing equipment such as ovens and mixers for our candy business,” Marcos shared
The group also expects to continue to receive mentorship and refresher training from FEEO, Fokupers, and World Vision to strengthen members’ skills and knowledge.
As a sign of appreciation, the group would like to thank the European Union, FEEO, Fokupers, and World Vision for their continued support.
Anhapi Bisoni journey shows that lasting change starts small—save together, learn together, and grow together.
