Inthumathi

As a young girl growing up in the 1980’s, Immaculada had big dreams for her future; complete her studies, become a police officer, and support her local community. However, living in pre-independence Timor-Leste, Immaculada grew up in a country marred by violence, poverty and oppression. Like many others from her country, Immaculada found it difficult to complete her schooling and eventually stopped attending. Now, with a family of school-age children, Immaculada has joined the World Bank IDA-funded Second Chance Education Project and is on track to achieve her childhood dreams.