Miranda Supatmi de Aleixo is honored to represent Timor-Leste as a fellow in the One Million Leader Asia (OMLAS) program. She is a master's student in Peace and Conflict Studies at UNTL. With a passion for volunteer work, she's excited to engage with fellow participants and contribute to their collective goals. Her experience in the OMLAS Fellowship Program, she would describe it as transformative, enlightening, and empowering. The opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives, tackle real-world challenges, and forge meaningful connections has been invaluable. This program has not only expanded her knowledge and skills but has also instilled in her a sense of purpose and passion for making a positive impact in her community and beyond.
OMLAS Project: Miranda is deeply committed to creating a positive online space in Timor-Leste. Currently, she leads the project "CREATING POSITIVE ONLINE SPACE" program. In Timor-Leste, climate change and technological development challenges are increasingly significant. Her project aims to use online platforms to raise awareness, educate, and mobilize action on climate and sustainability in Timor-Leste.
By fostering a positive and inclusive online environment, the project encourages respectful dialogue, shares valuable information, and inspires community-oriented solutions to the challenges they face. The objectives of the project are to increase public awareness of the impacts of climate change and sustainable development in Timor-Leste, particularly engaging with youth through interactive online campaigns and virtual events focused on climate action and sustainability. The project promotes inclusivity by ensuring that all voices are valued and included, and it supports local initiatives and traditional knowledge to contribute to climate resilience and environmental sustainability. The impact of the project aims to raise awareness and active participation in climate change and sustainability in Timor-Leste, especially among youth. It promotes inclusivity by valuing all voices and supports local initiatives and traditional knowledge to positively impact climate resilience and environmental sustainability.